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The London Buck Cocktail

The London Buck Cocktail Recipe
The London Buck brings together crisp gin, ginger ale, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lemon for a balanced, lively, and refreshing cocktail—perfect for any season.
John
Prep Time 4 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Highball glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Jigger
  • Citrus juicer
  • Peeler or knife
  • Ice cubes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin London dry recommended
  • 0.5 oz maraschino liqueur
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • ginger ale to top
  • lemon peel for garnish
  • ice cubes for glass

Instructions

  • Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  • Add gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  • Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.
  • Add two dashes of orange bitters.
  • Top with chilled ginger ale.
  • Give it one more gentle stir. Twist a strip of lemon peel over the drink to release the oils, then drop it in as garnish. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve the London Buck right away so the ginger ale stays fizzy. For a drier drink, use less simple syrup or a spicier ginger ale. A London dry gin keeps things crisp, but a floral gin softens the profile. Adjust bitters to taste.