Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - Kentucky Buck
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Kentucky Buck

The definition of fresh, the Kentucky Buck brings sweet strawberries together with the effervescent zip of ginger beer and, of course, Maker's. This cocktail combines ginger beer, citrus and the spirit of your choice – you know ours. This Buck was kicked up in 2009 by bartender Erick Castro. It has since become one of our favorites and is widely considered a modern classic.

  • Easy
  • 3-5 min
  • Citrus

ingredients and how to craft

How to craft

Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - how to craft the Kentucky Buck
STEP 1: MUDDLE THE FRUIT

Muddle strawberry in a shaker.

STEP 2: SHAKE IT ALL UP

Add Maker’s Mark, lemon and bitters and shake.

STEP 3: STRAIN CAREFULLY

Strain into an ice-filled glass.

STEP 4: ADD SOME FIZZ

Top with ginger beer.

STEP 5: FINISH WITH A FRUIT GARNISH

Garnish with a strawberry.

Complete your cocktail with

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Maker's Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon

We go above and beyond to create a warm, inviting whisky that has a softer, sweeter style without the burn and bite. With a signature velvety mouthfeel, and balanced notes of bright cherry, delicate vanilla, caramel and a hint of soft spices, Maker's Mark can be best enjoyed served neat, on the rocks or a classic Whisky Sour.
 

At our homeplace, Star Hill Farm, the flavor and quality of our whisky is shaped by the very land it comes from.


Ranked as #6 in Drinks International's Most Admired Whiskies (2025 Edition)

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