Gin Buck
Gin and lemon topped with ginger ale. Drier and lighter than a mule.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Gin
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 120 ml Dry ginger ale
- Lemon wedge (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml gin into the glass
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Top with 120 ml dry ginger ale
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Gin 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.
Gin Buck FAQ
What's in a Gin Buck?
50 ml gin, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 120 ml dry ginger ale, garnished with lemon wedge.
How strong is a Gin 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 Gin Buck?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Gin Buck in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
