Irish Maid

The Irish Maid is a true modern classic and an absolute banger of a drink. It's so bright and refreshing, taking the honey and spice notes of a good Irish whiskey and pairing them beautifully with crisp cucumber and floral elderflower. A real crowd-pleaser for any season.

Approximate ABV 20.5%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $4.11
Taste Foundation Sweet, Sour/Tart
Taste Nuance Floral, Herbal, Fruity

Recipe Ingredients

2 cucumber slices (muddled)
2 oz. (60 ml) Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey Add to Cart
1/2 oz. (15 ml) St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur Add to Cart
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
Cucumber ribbon or slice for garnish

Recipe Directions

1. In your shaker tin, add the two cucumber slices. Muddle them down well.
2. Add the Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey, St. Germain, fresh lemon juice, and semi-rich simple syrup to the tin.
3. Fill the tin two-thirds full with ice.
4. Cap it up and give it a hard shake until thoroughly chilled.
5. Double strain into a chilled coupe or a rocks glass with fresh ice.
6. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon or a fresh slice.

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