Irish Buck

Irish Buck

Makes 2 cocktails

Irish whiskey lengthened with ginger beer and lemon—crisp, spicy, and easy, with a basil sprig.

Ingredients

• 3 oz Irish whiskey (Tullamore D.E.W.)
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz honey syrup
• 4 oz ginger beer, to top
• Basil sprig, to garnish

Method

1. Combine whiskey, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Place lid on shaker; shake vigorously.
2. Top with ginger beer, and stir briefly. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
3. Garnish with a basil sprig tapped lightly against the hand first to release its essential oils.

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