1 serving
Apple Buck ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Calvados | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
Apple LiqueurSource specifies this bottle: Giffard Sour Apple Liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Apple juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Ginger AleSource specifies this bottle: Thomas Henry Ginger Ale | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
Apple | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small thin fresh apple wedge at the rim
Method
How to make Apple Buck
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear Collins glass, prepare clean cubed serving ice, and cut exactly one small thin fresh apple wedge.
- 02
Measure 45 ml Calvados, 15 ml apple liqueur, 30 ml cloudy apple juice, and 15 ml fresh lime juice into a shaker; keep the ginger ale separate.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until the non-carbonated apple mixture is very cold and integrated.
- 05
Fill the chilled Collins glass with fresh cubed ice and strain the shaken mixture while simultaneously pouring 45 ml cold ginger ale.
- 06
Give one gentle lift with a bar spoon, set the single compact apple wedge at the rim, and serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Apple Buck taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Apple Buck questions
What is in a Apple Buck?
Kokto’s build uses calvados, apple liqueur, apple juice, lime juice, ginger ale, and apple.
How long does a Apple Buck take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Apple Buck prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Apple Buck alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B166https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/74/apple-buck · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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