KENTUCKY BUCK
MADE WITH MAKER'S MARK®
The definition of fresh, the Kentucky Buck brings sweet strawberries together with the effervescent zip of ginger beer and, of course, Maker's®.
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About the
Kentucky Buck
This cocktail combines ginger beer, citrus and the spirit of your choice – you know ours. This Buck was kicked up in 2009 by bartender Erick Castro. It has since become one of our favorites and is widely considered a modern classic.
Difficulty
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Preparation Time
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Flavor Profile
Light and Bright
Strawberry
Ginger
Citrus
Ingredients
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2 parts
Maker's Mark® Bourbon
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1/2 part fresh lemon juice
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2–3 whole strawberries, hulled
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1 dash Angostura® Bitters
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Ginger beer
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Fresh strawberry for garnish
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Preparation
Instructions
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Step 1Muddle the fruitMuddle strawberry in a shaker.
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Step 2Shake it all up
Add Maker’s Mark®, lemon and bitters and shake.
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Step 3Strain carefullyStrain into an ice-filled glass.
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Step 4Add some fizzTop with ginger beer.
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Step 5Finish with a fruit garnishGarnish with a strawberry.
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