Irish Maid

Name: Irish Maid
Ingredients: 2 ea 1/4" Cucumber Slice; 1.5 oz Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey; 0.5 oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur; 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice; 0.75 oz Simple Syrup

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By Ernie Pao

Submitted on: March 24, 2023

Refreshing

Seasonal

A rift on the Kentucky Maid, the Irish Maid substitutes Irish Whiskey for bourbon. The fresh scent of cucumber and flora notes from St.Germain combine for a wonderful balance in this fantastic springtime cocktail. Enjoy sipping this drink on a sunny spring day or serve to friends at a summertime BBQ. Enjoy!

Ingredients

2 ea
1/4" Cucumber Slice

1.5 oz
Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey

0.5 oz
St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur

0.75 oz
Fresh Lemon Juice

0.75 oz
Simple Syrup

Instructions

Garnish

Cucumber slice

Build

Shake & Double Strain

Glass

Old Fashioned

Estimated strength

About 17% ABV (estimate)

By Ernie Pao

Mixologist, Bar Service Owner

Mixologist and business owner based in Vancouver, BC. I started off as a cocktail enthusiast but eventually turned my passion for creating drinks into a side job. I have a professional career but have been working on the side at a local country club restaurant and catering companies to hone my craft. I am in the process of starting up a bar services company so stay tuned! I enjoy making modern and classic drinks often with my own spin on things. Typically, I used quality spirits and fresh ingr...

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1. Muddle 2 slices of cucumber in a cocktail shaker. 2. Add the remaining ingredients into the shaker and fill with 3/4 of ice. 3. Shake and double strain to a highball or rocks glass filled with fresh ice. 4. Garnish and serve!

Editor's Note

Irish whiskey replaces bourbon in this crisp riff on the Kentucky Maid. Cucumber and elderflower provide a bright, floral finish perfect for warm-weather sipping.