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.

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

Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Maker’s Mark classic bourbon bottle
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Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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Kentucky Buck

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Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon

This one changed the way we think of bourbon, all because one man changed the way he thought about making it. Bill Samuels, Sr., simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking. Never bitter or sharp, Maker's Mark is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon. To ensure consistency, we rotate every barrel by hand and age our bourbon to taste, not time. Each and every bottle of Maker's is still hand-dipped in our signature red wax at our distillery in Loretto, KY., just like Bill, Sr. would have wanted. 

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