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