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Kentucky Buck

The definition of fresh, the Kentucky Buck brings sweet strawberries together with the effervescent zip of ginger beer and, of course, Maker's. This whisky 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.

Easy
3-5 min
Citrus

ingredients and how to craft

2 Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon
0.5 fresh lemon juice
whole strawberries, hulled
Angostura® Bitters
Ginger beer
Fresh strawberry for garnish

How to craft

STEP 1: MUDDLE THE FRUIT

Muddle strawberry in a shaker.

STEP 2: SHAKE IT ALL UP

Add Maker’s Mark, lemon and bitters and shake.

STEP 3: STRAIN CAREFULLY

Strain into an ice-filled glass.

STEP 4: ADD SOME FIZZ

Top with ginger beer.

STEP 5: FINISH WITH A FRUIT GARNISH

Garnish with a strawberry.

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