Name: Gin Buck
Yield: Serves 1.
Ingredients: 3 or 4 ice cubes; 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice; Large twist lemon or lime peel; 2-3 ounces gin; Ginger ale

Bucks are long drinks made with liquor and ginger ale. In recent years, they have declined in popularity, but bucks are excellent hot-weather drinks. Like a collins, a buck may be made with a variety of liquors. Originally, only gin was used, but this recipe may be followed when making any buck. Simply substitute the liquor of your choice.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 1.

Ingredients

3 or 4 ice cubes

2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice

Large twist lemon or lime peel

2-3 ounces gin

Ginger ale

Preparation

Put the ice cubes in a 10-ounce highball glass, add the lemon or lime juice, peel and gin. Fill up with ginger ale and stir gently.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Gin Lemon Citrus Fruit Lime 5 Ingredients or Fewer Quick Easy House & Garden

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