C
Cocktails by Manr.ai The Speakeasy & Kitchen Ledger
← Back to Menu
Kentucky Strawberry Buck: finished-drink illustration in highball glassware
House illustration · appearance varies with home substitutions
Modern & Fancy

Kentucky Strawberry Buck

Ripe crushed strawberry, warm bourbon, bright lemon, aromatic bitters, and snappy sparkling ginger beer.

Whiskey Shaken Fresh cold ice cubes 3 min · 13% ABV
Batch Multiplier:
Browse Full Menu

Base recipe yield: 1 drink per version. Batch buttons multiply the complete recipe.

Current batch: 1× · 1 drink per version

🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Halved fresh strawberry & lemon wheel
  • 2 whole
  • 60 ml
  • 22.5 ml
  • 15 ml
  • 2 dashes
  • 60 ml

Preparation

  1. Muddle fresh strawberries with simple syrup and lemon juice in the base of a shaker.
  2. Add bourbon, aromatic bitters, and ice; shake briskly for 10 seconds.
  3. Double-strain over fresh ice in a Collins glass, top with cold ginger beer, and garnish with strawberry.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Out of fresh strawberries? One heaped teaspoon of strawberry jam shaken with bourbon, lemon, and ginger ale/beer works year-round!
  • 60 ml
  • 2 whole
  • 20 ml
  • 75 ml

At-Home Steps

  1. Shake bourbon, mashed strawberries (or jam), and lemon juice with ice in a jar.
  2. Strain over ice in a tall glass and top with cold ginger beer.
  3. Stir once gently.

From the ledger

How do you make Kentucky Strawberry Buck at home with everyday ingredients?

Out of fresh strawberries? One heaped teaspoon of strawberry jam shaken with bourbon, lemon, and ginger ale/beer works year-round! Ingredients: 60 ml Bourbon Whiskey, 2 whole Fresh Strawberries (or 2 tsp Strawberry Jam), 20 ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 75 ml Ginger Beer or Ginger Ale. Steps: Shake bourbon, mashed strawberries (or jam), and lemon juice with ice in a jar. Strain over ice in a tall glass and top with cold ginger beer. Stir once gently.

What is the full craft bar specification for Kentucky Strawberry Buck?

Kentucky Strawberry Buck (Whiskey, 13% ABV) is prepared shaken with fresh cold ice cubes and garnished with halved fresh strawberry & lemon wheel. Ingredients: 2 whole (2 whole) Ripe Fresh Strawberries, 60 ml (2 oz) Bourbon Whiskey, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice, 15 ml (1/2 oz) Simple Syrup, 2 dashes (2 dashes) Aromatic Bitters, 60 ml (2 oz) Chilled Ginger Beer.

Also from Manr.ai