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A crystal rocks glass filled with ice holds a pale yellow cocktail, an Irish Maid, which contains Irish whiskey, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and cucumber. The glass is garnished with a slice of cucumber. In the background, are a bottle of St-Germain liqueur, Jameson Irish whiskey, and a cutting board with lemon and cucumbers.
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Irish Maid Cocktail

Elevate your cocktail game with the Irish Maid, a delicious drink made with Irish whiskey, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and cucumber. This cocktail is easy to make and even easier to drink, with a smooth and refreshing taste that will have you coming back for more.
Prep Time2 minutes
Mixing Time3 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocktails, whiskey
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • 1 cocktail shaker
  • 1 muddling spoon or sturdy wooden spoon
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 cocktail jigger for measuring

Ingredients

  • 4 chunks cucumber
  • 2 oz Irish whiskey – I used Jameson
  • 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur – I used St-Germain
  • 3/4 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • cucumber slice for garnish

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber chunks. Using the muddler or a wooden spoon, press down on the chunks while twisting to get out the juices and mash the cucumber. You don’t have to crush it into a paste.
  • Into the shaker add ice, whiskey, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Cover with the lid and shake until cold.
  • Double strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of cucumber. Enjoy!

Notes

Did you make the Irish Maid Cocktail? Post a photo on Instagram, and tag me @dinneratlulus and use the hashtag #dinneratlulus.