Kentucky Buck
Bourbon, lemon and strawberry topped with ginger beer.
Shaken · Highball · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Bourbon
- 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 2 Strawberries
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 60 ml Ginger beer
- Strawberry (garnish)
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Add 2 strawberries
- Muddle gently
- Pour 45 ml bourbon into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Top with 60 ml ginger beer
- Garnish
About the Kentucky 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.
Kentucky Buck FAQ
What's in a Kentucky Buck?
45 ml bourbon, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml sugar syrup, 2 strawberries, 2 dashes angostura bitters, 60 ml ginger beer, garnished with strawberry and lemon wheel.
How strong is a Kentucky Buck?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Kentucky Buck?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Kentucky Buck in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
