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Kiwi, Cucumber and Mint Irish Julep

A healthy and refreshing way to drink through St Patricks Day, with the luck of not getting a hangover.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings 1 Cocktail
Author Monica C

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Irish Whiskey
  • 1/2 Kiwi
  • 4 Slices of Cucumber
  • 8 leaves Mint
  • 1/2 Freshly squeezed Lime approx. 1/2 oz
  • 1/2 tbsp Honey

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, muddle the kiwi, cucumber and mint until it is pretty much fluid and completely broken down

  2. Add the honey, lime, whiskey and ice into the shaker and shake vigorously! At least 15 seconds to ensure the honey is well combined

  3. Fill a double Old Fashioned glass with crushed ice (or a julep tin) and strain the cocktail over the ice.

  4. Garnish with Kiwi and Mint

Recipe Notes

I will leave the Whiskey up to you! I went with an Irish Whiskey to celebrate St Patrick's Day. I've always been a fan of Tullamore Dew, but this is completely up to you and your preference!

I also can't stress enough the IMPORTANCE of the crushed ice. Regular ice just won't do. But if you don't have time to pick some up, believe me, you can bang out some regular ice (just like what I've done here) until you get it to the size you want.