Enjoy an Irish Maid, a cocktail that combines Irish whiskey with the sweet freshness of cucumber and elderflower. It’s a crisp clean drink with a botanical twist that’s as refreshing as a spring day in Ireland.
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Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 2 cucumber slices plus more for garnish
Instructions
- In your shaker, muddle the cucumber slices to release their flavor.
- Add the Irish whiskey, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice.
- Shake well until everything is nicely chilled.
- Strain into your highball glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a slice of cucumber to make it look as good as it tastes.