Irish Maid
A modern Irish cocktail created by renowned bartender Sean Muldoon — whiskey muddled with cucumber, elderflower, and lemon for a crisp, garden-fresh sip. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 0.8 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 3 slices Cucumber
- cucumber ribbon (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with light, fresh cuisine like cucumber sandwiches, smoked salmon, or a crisp green salad to echo the cucumber and elderflower botanicals. Mediterranean dishes with lemon and herbs would also beautifully complement this modern, refreshing cocktail.
Instructions
Muddle cucumber slices in a shaker
Add Irish whiskey, St-Germain, lemon juice, and simple syrup
Add ice and shake vigorously for 12 seconds
Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice
Garnish with a cucumber ribbon draped along the inside of the glass
Tips
Created at The Dead Rabbit in New York, one of the world's best bars The cucumber adds a refreshing vegetal note that pairs beautifully with Irish whiskey English cucumber has fewer seeds and a cleaner flavor than regular cucumber