Gin Buck

The Gin Buck is part Moscow Mule and part Gin and Tonic. It's also very easy to make and tastes great! Seriously this cocktail is only two ingredients: Gin and Ginger Beer. That's all it takes! We suppose simply naming this cocktail "Gin and Ginger Beer" didn't sound quite as fun as "Gin Buck" though. But really, a "Buck" is just a general classification of cocktail that mixes a based spirit with Ginger Beer, and often some sort of citrus juice. The Moscow Mule is probably the most famous Buck style cocktail. And these days, most people will call something like this a "Mule" rather than a "Buck," but it's really all the same.

If you like the Gin Buck, or the Moscow Mule, it's good to know that you can add spirit to Ginger Beer and that it will probably taste good. Try experimenting a little bit to see what works best for you!

Total Time 2

Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

60 mL Gin
90 mL Ginger Beer Ginger Ale also works if you prefer

Instructions

Add Gin to a Collins Glass filled with ice.
Gently add Ginger Beer.
Garnish how you like it and enjoy.

Notes

This is, indeed, a very easy to make cocktail, but don't be lazy about it. Remember that your cocktail will only be as good as the ingredients you make. Use a good quality Gin so that the flavour goes up well against the Ginger Beer. With that in mind, only use fresh Ginger Beer. There's no point in having a flat and boring cocktail!

There are some variations out there that also add a bit of Lime Juice to the recipe. However, we've also seen this cocktail be called Gin Mule or London Mule when Lime Juice is added. We've chosen to list them separately, mostly for the sake of how our cocktail builder works. What's in a name really, as long as it's a cocktail that you like!

Let’s Keep Talking About the Gin Buck

Although this cocktail recipe may seem basic, it just goes to show that you don’t need to get overly complicated in order to make or drink a great cocktail. Yes, some cocktails are elaborate and over the top, and that’s fun. But if you’re just mixing some drinks at home, something simple can be nice too.

And we know we’ve already said it, but when you’re doing a simple recipe, make sure you use top notch ingredients. There’s never much to hide behind when you’re going basic, so you want all the flavours to be as vibrant as possible!

Can I make more than one Gin Buck at once?

We supposed, but the Gin Buck recipe is so basic, it’s easy enough to make these individually. If you’re having a larger party and need serve a lot of people, this cocktail will work well if you make it in a jug and then pour it out to people individually. It’s up to you!

Can I make the Gin Buck in advance?

We wouldn’t recommend this. Whenever you’re dealing with anything carbonated, it’s best that the carbonated ingredient is nice and fresh. Again, if you’re making more than a few for guests, just wait until arrive then quickly pour everything into a jug. It should only take a minute or two.

What’s a good opportunity to drink a Gin Buck?

As with the Moscow Mule, we think a cocktail like this is a great replacement for when you’d usually have a beer. It’s a decent amount of liquid and it’s refreshing. While the ABV in this cocktail would likely be higher than that of a beer, it’s not too bad.

So enjoy a Gin Buck when you’re just relaxing or at an informal gathering. It does well!

Is the Gin Buck a strong cocktail?

Well, it’s no stronger than a Moscow Mule! As mentioned, it’s going to be stronger than a beer. There’s 60 mL of Gin in this cocktail after all! So if you’re enjoying a Gin Buck with beer drinkers, avoid drinking this cocktail at the same pace as a beer. Go slightly slower.

What kind of music goes best with a Gin Buck?

We’ll leave this one up to you! We feel like the Gin Buck is such a versatile cocktail, it will really go with anything. So, whatever the occasion is to enjoy a Gin Buck, play the music that best goes for it.