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ChrisAn absolutely delightful number. With ‘Fake Spring’ behind us, let’s celebrate thawing out with a modern classic from Jack McGarry of The Dead Rabbit. This is technically a riff on a riff. Jack took inspiration from Sam Ross’ Kentucky Maid, a bourbon & cucumber variation of the whiskey smash. Both are insanely refreshing and worth seeing which you like better. I find the Irish Maid to be much more delicate, and allows the cucumber and elderflower to work together harmoniously. IRISH MAID 2-3 cucumber slices .5oz | 15ml simple syrup .5oz | 15ml elderflower liqueur .75oz | 22.5ml lemon juice 2oz | 60ml Irish whiskey In a tin, muddle cucumber pieces, then combine remaining ingredients. Add ice, shake hard, double strain over a large block in a rocks glass. Garnish with a thin slice of cucumber. #modernclassics #elderflower #irishwhiskey
On the profile · Apr 3, 2026