Brandy Buck
A lively, ginger-spiked brandy cocktail — brandy and lemon juice topped with ginger ale, combining refreshment with the warmth of aged brandy. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Brandy
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 4 oz Ginger ale
- lemon wedge (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with Asian-inspired dishes like Thai shrimp satay or Vietnamese pho, where the spicy ginger in the drink echoes similar heat and adds complexity. The citrus and carbonation also complement grilled fish with ginger-soy glaze.
Instructions
Add brandy and lemon juice to a highball glass filled with ice
Top with ginger ale
Stir gently once to combine
Squeeze a lemon wedge over the drink and drop it in
Tips
A buck is any spirit combined with citrus juice and ginger ale — simple and always satisfying Use ginger beer instead of ginger ale for a spicier version The lemon juice is what separates a buck from a simple highball