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Irish Buck Cocktail

Name: Irish Buck Cocktail
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounce) Irish whiskey (preferably Tullamore D.E.W.); 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon); 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) Honey Syrup (see Note); 0.25 cup cup (2 ounces) ginger beer; Basil sprig

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Light yet oaky, Irish whiskey joins tart lemon juice, honey, and spicy ginger beer in this refreshing, fizzy, basil-scented Irish Buck cocktail.

By Carey Jones and John D. McCarthy

Published on December 3, 2021

Irish Buck Cocktail — Photo: Eva Kolenko

Active Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Servings:

1

Ingredients

3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounce) Irish whiskey (preferably Tullamore D.E.W.)
1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) Honey Syrup (see Note)
¼ cup cup (2 ounces) ginger beer
Basil sprig

Directions

Place whiskey, lemon juice, and Honey Syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Place lid on shaker; shake vigorously, and strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer, and stir briefly. Garnish with a basil sprig tapped lightly against the hand first to release its essential oils.

Note

Honey Syrup (makes 4 ounces): Stir together 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup near-boiling water in a small heatproof bowl or glass until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature before using.