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Garnish with additional cucumber slices and serve immediately

Irish Maid Cocktail Recipe

The Irish Maid Cocktail is a refreshing Irish whiskey drink made with cucumber, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and St. Germain elderflower liqueur.
Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a crisp and elegant cocktail that balances citrus, floral sweetness, and smooth whiskey for a light and flavorful drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 256
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cucumber slices plus more for garnish
  • 2 ounces Irish whiskey
  • ½ ounce St. Germain elderflower liqueur
  • ¾ ounce simple syrup
  • ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
  • Ice

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Muddler
  • Measuring jigger
  • Strainer
  • Cocktail or rocks glass

Method
 

  1. Add the cucumber slices to a cocktail shaker and gently muddle them to release their flavor.
  2. Add Irish whiskey, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, simple syrup, lemon juice, and ice to the shaker.
  3. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the drink is well chilled.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with additional cucumber slices and serve immediately.

Notes

The Irish Maid is a refreshing whiskey cocktail that blends cucumber, lemon, elderflower liqueur, and Irish whiskey into a light, balanced drink.
It’s crisp, slightly floral, and perfect for celebrations like St. Patrick’s Day or anytime you want a bright and refreshing cocktail.