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Bud Buckets Recipe

Inspired by Buon Giorno Ristorante Italiano
Time10m
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Bucket (serving container)

Beer

Garnish & extras (optional)

Method

Bucket (serving container)

1

Prepare bucket

Select a clean 5-quart plastic or galvanized bucket. Rinse it with cold water to remove any dust or residue. Place the bucket on a stable table or cooler surface where guests can easily reach it.

2

Add 8 cups of ice (cubed or crushed) to the bucket, creating an even bed of ice that will keep the beers cold without fully submerging labeled portions of bottles/cans.

Beer

3

Chill bottles or cans briefly in the refrigerator if they are not already cold. Cold beer will chill faster and reduce excessive dilution from melting ice.

4

Arrange 6 bottles or cans of Bud Light or Budweiser upright into the bucket, nestling them into the ice so they are supported and partially surrounded by ice but with tops accessible. If using 12-oz bottles, they should fit comfortably in a 5-quart bucket; adjust count to fit your bucket size.

5

Top up with a handful more ice around the bottles/cans if needed to stabilize them and maintain temperature.

Garnish & extras (optional)

6

If desired, prepare lime wedges and a small plate of salt for guests to rim their bottle or glass: cut 2 limes into wedges and place them beside the bucket with 2 teaspoons of salt in a small dish.

7

Place beer-friendly snacks (about 2 cups) next to the bucket for easy access. Replenish ice as needed during service to keep beers cold.