Buck Cocktails
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− | * Rum buck, also called a Shanghai buck, Jamaica buck, or Barbados buck to indicate the origin of the rum. Adding lime to a Dark 'N' Stormy creates a rum buck. | + | * Rum buck, also called a Shanghai buck, Jamaica buck, or Barbados buck to indicate the origin of the rum. Adding lime to a [[Dark 'N' Stormy]] creates a rum buck. |
− | * Gin buck, also known as a London buck or a Ginger Rogers (after the actress of the same name) | + | * Gin buck, also known as a London buck or a Ginger Rogers (after the actress of the same name) |
− | * Whiskey, scotch, or bourbon buck | + | * Whiskey, scotch, or bourbon buck |
* Vodka buck, also known as a [[Moscow Mule]], invented in Los Angeles, California, and largely responsible for the popularity of Vodka in the United States from the 1940s through 1960s. | * Vodka buck, also known as a [[Moscow Mule]], invented in Los Angeles, California, and largely responsible for the popularity of Vodka in the United States from the 1940s through 1960s. | ||
* Tequila buck, also called Mexican Burro | * Tequila buck, also called Mexican Burro |
Revision as of 03:55, 18 September 2010
Buck, and also called a mule, is a slightly antiquated name for a family of historic mixed drinks that involve ginger ale or ginger beer, citrus juice, and any of a number of base liquors.
Variations include:
- Rum buck, also called a Shanghai buck, Jamaica buck, or Barbados buck to indicate the origin of the rum. Adding lime to a Dark 'N' Stormy creates a rum buck.
- Gin buck, also known as a London buck or a Ginger Rogers (after the actress of the same name)
- Whiskey, scotch, or bourbon buck
- Vodka buck, also known as a Moscow Mule, invented in Los Angeles, California, and largely responsible for the popularity of Vodka in the United States from the 1940s through 1960s.
- Tequila buck, also called Mexican Burro