Rum · Buck · Spicy
Rum Buck Recipe
The Moscow Mule's rum-forward cousin — same ginger snap, warmer backbone.
- Prep Time
- 1.5 min
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Highball glass
- Strength
- Light
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Last updated September 20, 2026
About the Rum Buck
"Buck" as a cocktail family dates to the early 1900s, well before the Moscow Mule made the format famous. The rum version has no single credited inventor.
Ingredients
- Rum2 oz
- Fresh lime juice½ oz
- Ginger beer4 oz , to top
Method
- Measure and pour the rum and fresh lime juice into a glass with ice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Stir for 5 seconds.
- Cut a lime wheel.
- Garnish with the lime wheel.
Glass & Garnish
Highball glass, full of ice. Garnish with a lime wedge, the standard finish for the Buck family (a mint sprig is a common addition).
Notes
Darker, spiced rum leans warmer; lighter rum stays closer to the Mule's profile. Pairs well with grilled food.
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