Buck (cocktail)
| Type | Cocktail family |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | ginger beer for a classic buck, deeper more complex cocktail, or ginger ale, for a neutral/sweet, dive bar style buck. Lime or other citrus juice
|
| Standard drinkware | Collins glass |
| Standard garnish | Any common garnish may be used |
| Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
| Preparation | May be mixed or muddled if mint, syrups, or fresh fruit is added; shaken vigorously with ice, then strained into the glass. Topped with ginger ale or ginger beer. |
A buck is a cocktail that is made with ginger ale or ginger beer, citrus juice, and any of a number of base liquors. Buck cocktails are sometimes called "mules" due to the popularity of a vodka buck that is known as a Moscow mule.