The Irish Maid Cocktail is a classic cocktail made with Irish Whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup. It’s the perfect sipping cocktail for St. Paddy’s Day.
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While there is a burning debate as to St. Paddy’s Day or St. Patty’s Day, we’re going with the tradition of double-d’s St. Paddy’s Day and celebrating with a classic Irish Maid Cocktail. I can certainly tell you there is no debate on how good this cocktail is. I especially like the hint of honey from the honey simple syrup I made using Cocktail Artist Premium Simply Syrup. Their Premium Simple Syrup is the perfect blend of pure cane sugar and Organic Blue Agave Nectar.
And while you are enjoying the warm taste of Irish Whiskey, bright lemon juice and hints of sweet honey, we top it off with a slice of cucumber and a sprig of fresh mint. Please don’t skimp on the cucumber and mint garnish because they are far more than just garnishes. You get a bright burst of their flavors that make this cocktail the perfect St. Paddy’s Day cocktail.
If you are entertaining this St. Paddy’s Day, my Classic Ruben Sliders are the ideal food pairing with this cocktail.
Irish Maid Cocktail
The Irish Maid Cocktail is a classic cocktail made with Irish Whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup. It’s the perfect sipping cocktail for St. Paddy’s Day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 cocktails 1x
- Category: Drinks and Cocktails
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2-ounces Irish Whiskey
- 1 1/2-ounces honey simple syrup
- 1 TBS honey
- 1 1/2-ounces lemon juice
- 6–8 ounces club soda
- 2 cucumber slices for garnish
- 2 fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
Honey Simple Syrup
- Add 2 parts simple syrup and 1 part honey to a small saucepan. Heat until the honey is dissolved.
- Pour into a small glass jar (I use a small mason jar) and refrigerate until cool.
Irish Maid Cocktail
- Fill two highball glasses 3/4 full with ice.
- Add 1 ounce of Irish Whiskey to each.
- Add 3/4 ounce honey simple syrup to each glass.
- Add 3/4 ounce lemon juice to each glass.
- Add 3-4 ounces of club soda to each glass.
- Garnish each glass with a cucumber slice and a sprig of fresh mint.
Notes
You can make the honey simple syrup ahead of time in a large batch and use it as a sweetener for other cocktails, coffee or tea.
Sounds like the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s day! Love the use of Irish Whiskey 😉
Thanks Emily – we really love this cocktail. The honey simple syrup gives it an amazing flavor.
This was so good. It has a wonderful hint of sweetness from the honey simple syrup.