Irish Maid
CLASSIC · IRISH WHISKEY

Irish Maid

Created by Jack McGarry at The Dead Rabbit in New York, and the drink most likely to convert someone who says they do not like whiskey.

Ingredients
Irish Whiskey45 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice22.5 ml
Elderflower Liqueur15 ml
Simple Syrup7.5 ml
Cucumber Slices
Glassware
Coupe glass
Chilled.
Method
  1. 1

    Muddle two cucumber slices in the base of a shaker.

  2. 2

    Add the Irish whiskey, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur and simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Add ice and shake hard for 12 seconds.

  4. 4

    Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a cucumber slice on the rim.

From the Bartender

Created by Jack McGarry at The Dead Rabbit in New York, and the drink most likely to convert someone who says they do not like whiskey. Double-strain it — cucumber shards floating on the surface ruin the texture.

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