Kentucky Maid

• 8mint leaves
• 2cucumber slices(sliced thin)
• 0.75 ozsimple syrup
• 2 ozbourbon(preferably Elijah Craig Small Batch)
• 1 ozfresh lime juice

Preparation

1. 1.

   Place the mint leaves in a shaker and top with the cucumber slices.

2. 2.

   Add the simple syrup and gently muddle, making sure to break up the cucumber skins.

3. 3.

   Add the bourbon and lime juice, plus ice, and shake until well chilled.

4. 4.

   Strain into a double rocks glass over one large ice cube.

5. 5.

   Garnish with a mint sprig skewered through a cucumber wheel.