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Muddled · 1 serving

Kentucky Buck

Erick Castro's refreshing bourbon Buck with muddled strawberry, ginger, lemon, bitters, and chilled soda.

Short answer

Kentucky Buck is a muddled cocktail made with strawberry, ginger syrup, bourbon, lemon juice, aromatic bitters, and soda water. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodMuddled
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Kentucky Buck 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
Kentucky Buck ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Strawberry2 piece———
Ginger syrup22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Bourbon60 ml6 cl2 oz2.7 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Soda Water60 ml6 cl2 oz2.7 parts

Garnish: One small thin lemon half-wheel and one small strawberry slice

Method

How to make Kentucky Buck

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Collins glass, prepare fresh serving ice, and cut one small lemon half-wheel plus one small strawberry slice.

  2. 02

    Hull the two recipe strawberries and muddle them with the rich ginger syrup in a shaker until juicy.

  3. 03

    Add the bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic bitters, keeping the chilled soda water out of the shaker.

  4. 04

    Add solid ice, seal, and shake hard for 10–12 seconds until thoroughly chilled.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the Collins glass over fresh ice, top with the chilled soda water, and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon.

  6. 06

    Set the compact lemon half-wheel and strawberry slice together at the rim and serve while effervescent.

Tasting profile

What does Kentucky Buck taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Kentucky Buck questions

What is in a Kentucky Buck?

Kokto’s build uses strawberry, ginger syrup, bourbon, lemon juice, aromatic bitters, and soda water.

How long does a Kentucky Buck take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Kentucky Buck prepared?

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

Is a Kentucky 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 B074https://www.liquor.com/kentucky-buck-cocktail-recipe-6740524 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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