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Whiskey Buck

A refreshing whiskey cocktail with ginger ale and fresh lime.

whiskeyEasy~11% ABV
MethodBuildGlassHighball GlassIcecubedGarnishlime wedge
⚠ Contains: 🌾 Gluten
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozwhiskey
  • 4 ozginger ale
  • ½ ozfresh lime juice(freshly squeezed)
  • lime wedgegarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. 2Add whiskey and lime juice.
  3. 3Top with ginger ale.
  4. 4Stir gently.
  5. 5Garnish with lime wedge.
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History & Origin

A buck is any spirit combined with ginger ale or ginger beer and citrus. The whiskey buck became popular in American bars as a refreshing warm-weather whiskey option.

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