Jameson Ginger & Lime
The most ordered Irish whiskey cocktail in America — smooth Jameson lifted by spicy ginger ale and a sharp squeeze of lime.
- 2 ozirish whiskey
- ½ ozfresh lime juice
- 4 ozginger ale
- Lime wedgegarnish
- 1Fill a highball glass with cubed ice.
- 2Pour the Irish whiskey over the ice.
- 3Add the fresh lime juice.
- 4Top with ginger ale and stir gently to combine.
- 5Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim and serve immediately.
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A buck is a classic category of cocktails combining a spirit, ginger ale or ginger beer, and citrus juice. The Irish Buck — better known today as Jameson, Ginger & Lime — pairs Irish whiskey with ginger ale and fresh lime. The recipe is served at the Jameson Distillery in Dublin and is promoted by Jameson Irish Whiskey as one of its signature serves. It has been popular in Irish pubs and bars since at least the late 19th century when combining whiskey with imported ginger ale first became fashionable.
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