Kentucky Maid
A refreshing bourbon cocktail with muddled cucumber, lemon, and mint — a garden-fresh sipper that's light, crisp, and surprisingly elegant. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.8 oz Simple syrup
- 3 slices Cucumber
- 4 leaves Fresh mint
- cucumber wheel (garnish) garnish
- mint sprig (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve alongside fresh crab salad or cucumber and dill sandwiches to mirror the drink's crisp, herbaceous profile. Light seafood appetizers work equally well.
Instructions
Muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves gently in a shaker
Add bourbon, 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 wheel and mint sprig
Tips
Don't over-muddle the mint — press gently to release oils without shredding the leaves English cucumber gives a cleaner, less bitter flavor This cocktail is a fantastic warm-weather alternative to a Mint Julep