Italian Buck

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Photographed in an UB Koto Collins 35cl

Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 oz Cynar or other carciofo amaro
1 1⁄2 oz Amaro Montenegro
3⁄4 oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
2 1⁄2 oz Thomas Henry Ginger Beer
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Collins glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
  3. SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into ice-filled glass whilst also pouring ginger beer.
  5. Garnish with lime wedge.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 5/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10
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Review:

A lightly ginger beer spiced, bittersweet aperitivo or digestivo...

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created circa 2015 by Jamie Boudreau at his Canon bar in Seattle, Washington.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Italian Buck contains 234 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 0.9 standard drinks
  • 6.97% alc./vol. (6.97° proof)
  • 13.1 grams of pure alcohol

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Robert Holen’s Avatar Robert Holen
29th January at 16:09
Had to make two, the missus refused to return my glass after a sip.. A great Gin buck variation with very different flavours from the original.
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Yossi Burg’s Avatar Yossi Burg
1st January 2024 at 13:02
Thank you Jamie- this works so well. Refreshing late arvo drink - earthy, herbal, sharp and not too sweet -and the Montenegro lingers with its Turkish Delight. It made my 20km bike ride a perfect reward today.
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Joey Wanczyk’s Avatar Joey Wanczyk
12th October 2023 at 22:41
Wow! Imagine having a refreshing Coke with lime on a hot summer day, but with more complex notes.
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Ellen Ledger’s Avatar Ellen Ledger
3rd June 2023 at 16:29
Lovely! Chinotto for grownups springs to mind.
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