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Built · 1 serving

Buck's Fizz

The 1920s brunch classic of two parts brut sparkling wine to one part fresh orange juice.

Short answer

Buck's Fizz is a built cocktail made with sparkling wine and orange juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassFlute
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Buck's Fizz 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's Fizz ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Sparkling wine100 ml10 cl3.4 oz2 parts
Orange Juice50 ml5 cl1.7 oz1 part
Orange (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: Express one orange-zest twist over the drink, then discard it

Method

How to make Buck's Fizz

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill one flute, fine-strain the fresh orange juice, and cut exactly one short orange twist.

  2. 02

    Pour half of the measured cold brut sparkling wine slowly into the flute.

  3. 03

    Add the chilled fresh orange juice down the side of the glass.

  4. 04

    Top gently with the remaining sparkling wine, keeping carbonation out of a shaker.

  5. 05

    Express the orange twist over the surface without dropping it into the glass.

  6. 06

    Discard the expressed twist and serve the drink immediately without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Buck's Fizz taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness2 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Buck's Fizz questions

What is in a Buck's Fizz?

Kokto’s build uses sparkling wine and orange juice, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Buck's Fizz take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Buck's Fizz prepared?

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

Is a Buck's Fizz 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 B211https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/331/bucks-fizz · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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