Brandy Buck
Brandy, lemon and ginger ale. An old-fashioned buck.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Cognac
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 120 ml Dry ginger ale
- Lemon wedge (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml cognac into the glass
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 120 ml dry ginger ale into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Squeeze the lemon in first.
About the Brandy Buck
The buck and mule family. Bucks and mules mix a spirit with ginger ale or ginger beer and a little citrus. Bucks were popular around 1900. The Moscow Mule, created in Los Angeles in the early 1940s, made the copper-mug version famous around the world.
Brandy Buck FAQ
What's in a Brandy Buck?
50 ml cognac, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 120 ml dry ginger ale, garnished with lemon wedge.
How strong is a Brandy Buck?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Brandy Buck?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Brandy Buck in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
