Peruvian Maid
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Jeffrey Larsen
Bartender Matthew Wagner mixes this drink at Picca Peruvian Cantina in Los Angeles.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a cocktail shaker, muddle 2 cucumber slices and the fresh mint leaves just until cucumber is broken up.
Step 2
2
Add lime juice, simple syrup, pisco, and ice. Shake, then strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass.
Step 3
3
Garnish with the mint sprig and remaining cucumber slice.
Ingredients
3 cucumber slices
2 fresh mint leaves, plus a mint sprig
1 ounce lime juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
2 ounces pisco
Directions
Step 1
1
In a cocktail shaker, muddle 2 cucumber slices and the fresh mint leaves just until cucumber is broken up.
Step 2
2
Add lime juice, simple syrup, pisco, and ice. Shake, then strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass.
Step 3
3
Garnish with the mint sprig and remaining cucumber slice.
