Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsMelt Kitchen and BarKentucky Buck Recipe

Kentucky Buck Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Makers Mark, lemon juice, strawberry puree with bitters & topped with ginger beer- garnished with strawberry & a lemon twist

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Ingredients

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Drink Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the Makers Mark bourbon, lemon juice, strawberry puree, and bitters. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15 seconds.

  2. 2

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.

  3. 3

    Top with Ginger Beer

    Pour ginger beer over the mixture in the glass.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    Garnish with a fresh strawberry and a twist of lemon peel.

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