Cooling Cups and Dainty Drinks by William Terrington (1869, p.196) — Terrington 1869

1 gillgenever — Hollandsbase
3 sprigsmint base
ice — shaven Lake iceother
1 spriglemon verbena — verbenaother
1 tablespoonfulsugar — white sugarsweetener
  1. Put the mint, verbena, Hollands, and white sugar into a glass.
  2. Fill up with shaven ice and serve with straws.

Garnish: Mint and verbena.

Ice: Shaven ice

The inclusion of verbena gives this one extra historical interest beyond the more standard smash formulas.

It sits close to julep territory, but the smash naming keeps the focus on the muddled herbal top-note rather than bouquet service.

See also: Brandy Smash, Gin Julep, Whisky Sling