Peruvian Maid

Yields
Makes 1 cocktail

Bartender Matthew Wagner mixes this drink at Picca Peruvian Cantina in Los Angeles.

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Jeffrey Larsen

3 cucumber slices

2 fresh mint leaves, plus a mint sprig

1 ounce lime juice

3/4 ounce simple syrup

2 ounces pisco

Step 1

In a cocktail shaker, muddle 2 cucumber slices and the fresh mint leaves just until cucumber is broken up.

Step 2

Add lime juice, simple syrup, pisco, and ice. Shake, then strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass.

Step 3

Garnish with the mint sprig and remaining cucumber slice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0