Author Notes
This relatively new cocktail family was codified by NYC bartender Sam Ross and is essentially your choice of spirit with lime, mint, and cucumber shaken and strained into a rocks glass full of ice. Variations include the Kentucky Maid (bourbon), the Polish Maid (vodka), the Mexican Maid (tequila) and the Old Maid (gin). —Erik Lombardo
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Ingredients
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2 ounces
spirit of your choice
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1 ounce
lime juice
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3/4 ounce
simple syrup (1:1 sugar:water by volume)
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3
cucumber wheels
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4-6
Mint Leaves
Directions
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Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a double old-fashioned glass with a large chunk of ice.
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Garnish with a cucumber wheel speared with a mint sprig.
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