The Irish buck presents one of those magical situations where the simple meets the sublime. An easy mix of Irish whiskey, fresh lime juice, and ginger ale, it is practically effortless to prepare, yet utterly delightful to drink. And if you should happen to enjoy one too many of these refreshing little libations at your favorite pub or St. Patrick's Day party, you might find yourself galloping around majestically like some kind of mythical stag...worse things could happen. Sláinte!
If you are interested in recipes inspired by the Emerald Isle, you might also enjoy this Irish Lamb Stew with some classic Irish Soda Bread. Or maybe even some Lamb Pies (AKA Dingle Pies)! And if you have a sweet tooth, I recommend a slice of Chocolate Stout Cake or a wee glass of homemade Irish Cream.
Ingredients for an Irish Buck
- Irish whiskey
- fresh lime juice
- ginger ale
- ice
- lime wheel (to garnish)
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions for an Irish Buck
Fill a collins glass with plenty of ice.
Add the whiskey.
Then pour in the lime juice.
Top with the ginger ale and give a quick stir.
Garnish with a lime wheel.
Hint: The particular brand of Irish whiskey that you use to make an Irish buck will of course affect the ultimate flavor profile of the cocktail, but it is pretty difficult to go wrong here. Simply choose your favorite.
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📖 Recipe
Irish Buck
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Irish whiskey
- ¼ ounce fresh lime juice
- 4 ounces ginger ale
- plenty of ice
- lime wheel (to garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a collins glass with plenty of ice.
- Add the whiskey, lime juice, and ginger ale.
- Give a quick stir and garnish with a lime wheel.
Caroline says
New favorite drink. Thanks!
Sean says
So good