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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This drink dates back to the 1890s. Distinguishing feature: after being squeezed to extract the juice, the citrus shell is traditionally put in the glass. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon lemon juice (about 1/4 to 1/3 of a lemon) |
1 1/2 ounces gin |
cold ginger ale |
lemon wedge |
Directions:
1. Squeeze lemon juice into chilled glass filled with ice cubes; drop in lemon shell.
2. Add in gin; top with ginger ale, stirring gently.
3. Garnish with lemon slice.
4. *Apple Buck: substitute apple brandy for the gin; add a slice or spear of candied ginger.
5. *Brandy Buck: substitute brandy for the gin; add 1 1/2 teaspoon white creme de menthe; garnish with 3 seedless grapes.
6. *Greek Buck: substitute Mextaca for the gin; add 1 teaspoon ouzo; garnish with lemon slice.
7. *New Orleans Buck: substitute 2 tablespoons orange juice plus 1 tablespoon lime juice for the lemon juice; substitiute rum for the gin; garnish with lime slice.
8. *Orange Buck: substitute 2 tablespoons orange juice plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice for the lemon juice; garnish with orange slice.
9. *Peach Buck: substitute vodka for the gin and add 1 1/2 tablespoon peach brandy; garnish with peach slice.
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