Irish Maid
Fresh, floral and very easy to drink.
LevelEasy
MethodShake
GlassRocks
Serves1
Ingredients
- 50 mlWhisky
- 15 mlElderflower cordial
- 20 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
- 10 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
- 2 slicesCucumber
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Muddler
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make an Irish Maid
- Muddle the cucumber in the shaker.
- Add everything else and ice and shake for 12 seconds.
- Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
Garnish: Cucumber slice