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Gin Buck

Gin Buck cocktail served in a Highball

The Moscow Mule's gin-forward cousin.

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Origin

Same early-1900s Buck cocktail family as the Moscow Mule — no single credited inventor for the gin variant.

Flavour Profile

Good for ginger snap with gin's botanical character instead of vodka's neutrality. Not for someone who wants a neutral base.

Glass & Garnish

Highball, full of ice.

Garnish for the Gin Buck

Ingredients

  • Gin2 oz
  • Fresh lime juice0.5 oz
  • Ginger beer4 oz, to top
Ingredients laid out for the Gin Buck

Method

  1. Add gin and lime to a glass with ice.
  2. Top with ginger beer.
  3. Stir once.
  4. Garnish with lime wheel.
Stirring the Gin Buck

Notes

Use a spicy ginger beer, not mild ginger ale. Pairs well with spicy or fried snacks.

Tools Used

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