Drinks
Irish Maid Cocktail
4 mins
Prep
0 mins
Cook
Ingredients
- 50ml Irish whiskey
- 15ml elderflower liqueur (like St-Germain)
- 20ml fresh lemon juice
- 15ml simple syrup
- 3 thick slices of fresh cucumber
Method
- Place 2 cucumber slices into the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle thoroughly to release the juices.
- Add the Irish whiskey, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a handful of ice cubes.
- Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds until the shaker is frosted.
- Double strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Garnish by sliding the remaining cucumber slice down the inside of the glass.
A modern classic cocktail that is wonderfully light and summery. It combines fresh muddled cucumber and elderflower liqueur with smooth whiskey.