The Buck / Gin Buck

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (40 ratings)

Serve in a

Collins glass
Ingredients:
2 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1/2 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
3 fl oz Thomas Henry Ginger Ale
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Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

Garnish:

Lemon wedge

How to make:

POUR first two ingredients into ice-filled glass and TOP with ginger ale. Stir and serve with straws.

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

The Buck can be improved by adding a dash of liqueur appropriate to the spirit base. E.g. add a dash of Grand Marnier to a Brandy Buck.

Variant:

The recipe above is for a Gin Buck, but this drink can also be based on brandy, calvados, rum, whiskey, vodka etc.

Nutrition:

One serving of The Buck / Gin Buck contains 149 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 11.8% alc./vol. (23.6° proof)
  • 19.5 grams of pure alcohol
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