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Bourbon Buck

A Southern take on the buck with bourbon and ginger ale.

bourbonEasy~11% ABV
MethodBuildGlassHighball GlassIcecubedGarnishlime wedge
⚠ Contains: 🌾 Gluten
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozbourbon
  • 4 ozginger ale
  • Β½ ozfresh lime juice(freshly squeezed)
  • lime wedgegarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. 2Add bourbon and lime juice.
  3. 3Top with ginger ale.
  4. 4Stir gently.
  5. 5Garnish with lime wedge.
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History & Origin

The bourbon variation of the classic buck highlights the sweeter vanilla notes of bourbon against spicy ginger ale.

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