Bombay Buck recipe
A crisp blend of gin, fresh lime, and spicy ginger beer.
Method: Build ·
Glass: Highball glass ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Highball Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bombay Sapphire Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
- 4 oz Ginger beer
- 1 wheel Lime
How to make a Bombay Buck
- Fill a highball glass with fresh ice cubes.
- Pour in the gin and fresh lime juice.
- Top with chilled ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and serve.
Garnish
Lime wheel
Pro tip
Use high-quality ginger beer with a strong ginger kick to balance the botanical notes of the gin.
History of the Bombay Buck
The buck style of cocktail dates back to the late 19th century, pairing a base spirit with citrus juice and ginger ale or ginger beer. This gin-based variation highlights London dry botanicals against spicy ginger.
Flavour profile
[object Object], Balanced, Aromatic, Citrusy
Variations
- Moscow Mule — Substitute vodka for gin.
- Kentucky Buck — Substitute bourbon for gin and add muddled strawberry.
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