Kentucky Maid

Kentucky Maid
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The Kentucky Maid is a refreshing summer cocktail that was created by Sam Ross in 2005, at a New York City bar named Milk & Honey.

Kentucky Maid Cocktail Recipe

  1. 60 ml bourbon

  2. 20 ml simple syrup

  3. 30 ml fresh lime juice

  4. 6 mint leaves

  5. 2-4 cucumber slices

  6. Ice

  7. Garnish: mint sprig and cucumber slice.

kentucky maid cocktail

How to Make Kentucky Maid cocktail

  1. Add the mint leaves, cucumber slices, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and gently muddle.

  2. Add the ice, bourbon, and lime juice, and shake for about 10 seconds until chilled.

  3. Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice.

  4. Garnish with mint sprig and a cucumber slice.