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Kentucky Buck

Fun Fact 💡

A "Buck" is any drink with a spirit, citrus, and ginger beer. This variation is popular with Bourbon lovers, adding fresh strawberry for a seasonal twist.

Base: Whiskey
Complexity: Medium
Flavor: Spicy
Season: Summer
Ingredients 🍋
  • 2 oz (60 mL) Bourbon Whiskey
  • 0.75 oz (22.5 mL) Lemon Juice
  • 2-3 Strawberries
  • 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Ginger Beer (to top)
Instructions 📜
  1. 1

    Muddle 2-3 strawberry slices in a shaker.

  2. 2

    Add Bourbon, lemon juice, and bitters with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake well.

  4. 4

    Double strain into an ice-filled highball glass.

  5. 5

    Top with ginger beer.