Kentucky Buck
Strawberry whisky with a ginger kick.
LevelEasy
MethodShake
GlassHighball
Serves1
Ingredients
- 45 mlWhisky
- 2Strawberries
- 20 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
- 15 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
- 2 dashesAngostura bitters (optional)
- Top upGinger beer
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Muddler
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Kentucky Buck
- Press the strawberries in a shaker.
- Add the whisky, lemon juice, syrup, bitters and ice and shake for 10 seconds.
- Strain into a glass of ice and top with ginger beer.
Garnish: Strawberry