Irish Maid
A refreshing modern classic with muddled cucumber and elderflower complementing Irish whiskey.
- 2 ozirish whiskey
- ½ ozelderflower liqueur
- ¾ ozfresh lemon juice
- ½ ozsimple syrup
- 4 slicescucumber
- 1Muddle cucumber slices in a shaker.
- 2Add remaining ingredients with ice.
- 3Shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
- 4Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- 5Garnish with a cucumber ribbon.
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Created by bartender Jack McGarry at The Dead Rabbit in New York City as an Irish riff on Sam Ross's Kentucky Maid cocktail. The cucumber and elderflower create an unexpectedly elegant pairing with Irish whiskey, making it a modern classic.
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