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Gin and Ginger Ale

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Posted: 05/06/21

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Sometimes it’s best to keep it simple, like in this favorite Ginger Ale cocktail, also known as a Gin Buck. Quick and easy to make, as well as easy on the palate, this light, and bubbly cocktail employs gin and ginger ale to provide a refreshing “kick” that will become your happy hour go-to!

glass of gin and ginger ale with ice and lemon

A buck refers to a drink made with liquor, citrus juice, and ginger ale or ginger beer, and has many varieties made by simply subbing the liquor used. Its simplicity makes it super easy to order at a bar or restaurant or whip up at home. If this is a favorite of yours, give the Moscow Mule with Gin a try!

Gin Buck Recipe

A cocktail recipe doesn’t get much simpler (or yummier!) than this one! Add your quality gin to a glass filled with ice, top with ginger ale, stir, toss in a lemon and enjoy!

glass of gin and ginger ale with ice and lemon

How Do You Make a Gin and Ginger Ale

  1. Fill a glass with ice
  2. Add your favorite good quality gin
  3. Top with ginger ale to fill the glass
  4. Give it a gentle stir and garnish with lemon
glass of gin and ginger ale with ice and lemon being stirred

How to Serve

A gin and ginger ale mixed drink can be served in a small glass tumbler. Lots of ice keeps this cocktail cold and maximizes its thirst quenching and refreshing qualities. Garnishing with lemon adds a pop of color and citrus that we all love!

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Gin and Ginger Ale

Serves: 1 cocktail
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Quick and easy to make, as well as easy on the palate, this light, and bubbly Gin Buck cocktail employ gin and ginger ale to provide a refreshing "kick" that will become your happy hour go-to!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces Gin
  • 4 ounces Ginger Ale or enough to top of drink

Instructions

  • FIll a glass with ice
  • Add the gin and top with the ginger ale
  • Stir, garnish and enjoy
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
glass of gin and ginger ale with ice and lemon slices

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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