1 serving
Kentucky Maid ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mint | 8 piece | — | — | — |
Cucumber | 0.25 piece | — | — | — |
Simple Syrup | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Bourbon | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 2.7 parts |
Lime Juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1.3 parts |
Garnish: One compact mint sprig threaded through one thin cucumber wheel
Method
How to make Kentucky Maid
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and reserve one thin cucumber wheel with one compact mint sprig.
- 02
Place the mint leaves and two thin cucumber slices in a shaker, add the simple syrup, and muddle gently until aromatic.
- 03
Add the bourbon and fresh lime juice, then fill the shaker with solid ice.
- 04
Shake hard until the drink is thoroughly chilled and the shaker is frosted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled rocks glass over the single large clear cube so no herb fragments remain.
- 06
Thread the compact mint sprig through the thin cucumber wheel, set the single garnish at the rim, and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Kentucky Maid taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Kentucky Maid questions
What is in a Kentucky Maid?
Kokto’s build uses mint, cucumber, simple syrup, bourbon, and lime juice.
How long does a Kentucky Maid take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Kentucky Maid prepared?
It uses a muddled method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Kentucky Maid alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B077https://www.liquor.com/kentucky-maid-cocktail-recipe-6543313 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





