Smash couldn't be a better name for a cocktail. It implies some sort of carefree bludgeoning, and indeed, muddling is one such way to do this. Whether you want to use kumquats or raspberries, mint or rosemary, this cocktail can take a casual, easy drink to all sorts of flavor-filled fantasy lands in your mouth. It's nice to have a strong spirit as your base and play around with accenting it in all kinds of directions. See what's seasonal, what's local, what's intriguing and get smashing! Major rule, make sure YOU try it first. Don't start the entire batch for the party without some taste testing. It's a perk (most of the time) of being the help. As my mom always said, "I know this is for you, but I just want to make sure it's not poison!"