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Shaken · 1 serving

Buck & Rider

A balanced shaken cocktail combining rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange aperitif.

Short answer

Buck & Rider is a shaken cocktail made with rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange aperitif, and amaro. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Buck & Rider ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Buck & Rider ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Orange aperitif22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Amaro22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Buck & Rider

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe glass and prepare freshly pressed lemon juice.

  2. 02

    Measure equal parts rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange aperitif, and amaro into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice and close it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the bitter-sweet mixture is balanced and thoroughly chilled.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping lemon pulp and ice fragments out.

  6. 06

    Leave the cocktail ungarnished and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Buck & Rider taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Buck & Rider questions

What is in a Buck & Rider?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange aperitif, and amaro.

How long does a Buck & Rider 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 Buck & Rider prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Buck & Rider 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 B024http://www.kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/buck-rider · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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