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Kentucky Maid

In the race for best cocktail of the season, the Kentucky Maid really cleans up the competition.
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Servings: 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Shaker
  • 1 Muddler
  • 1 Rocks Glass

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Cucumber (divided)
  • 6 leaves Mint
  • 2 ounces Bourbon
  • 1 ounce Lime Juice
  • 1 ounce Simple Syrup

Instructions

  • In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, gently muddle 3 slices of cucumber together with 6 fresh mint leaves.
  • Add in 2 ounces of Bourbon, 1 ounce of lime juice, and 1 ounce of simple syrup.
  • Fill with ice and shake until well chilled.
  • Finely strain the mixture into a Rocks glass filled with ice. This will remove any bits of mints or cucumber seeds.
  • Garnish with a slice of cucumber and/or sprig of mint.