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Irish Buck

A smooth and warming highball featuring Irish whiskey with ginger and lemon.

irish-whiskeyEasy~14% ABV
MethodBuildGlassHighball GlassIcecubedGarnishlime wedge
⚠ Contains: 🌾 Gluten
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozirish whiskey
  • ½ ozfresh lime juice(freshly squeezed)
  • 4 ozginger ale(to top)
  • lime wedgegarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. 2Add Irish whiskey and lemon juice.
  3. 3Top with ginger ale.
  4. 4Stir gently to combine.
  5. 5Garnish with a lemon wedge.
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History & Origin

The Buck cocktail family pairs spirits with ginger and citrus. Irish whiskey's characteristically smooth, slightly sweet profile makes it particularly well-suited to this template.

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