By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
96 cal · 35 min
Irish Buck Cocktail
Recipe GLPRa902e51835760f
A refreshing Irish whiskey cocktail combining the warmth of Tullamore D.E.W. with the crisp spice of ginger beer, balanced with fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey sweetness. Topped with a fresh basil garnish for an herbal note.
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Ingredients
1½ ounces Irish whiskey (preferably Tullamore D.E.W.)
½ ounces Fresh lemon juice
½ ounces Honey syrup
2 ounces Ginger beer
1 sprig Fresh basil sprig
Directions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the Irish whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup.
Shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds until well chilled and the honey is fully incorporated.
Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a fresh basil sprig and serve immediately.
Comments
This is a straightforward cocktail that requires no special shopping—all five ingredients are stocked at any Charlotte grocery chain, and honey syrup is easily made at home by dissolving honey in hot water. Cost per serving runs about $4.50 to $6.00 depending on whiskey choice, which is reasonable for a home cocktail. The stated 35-minute time is dishonest padding; mixing takes five minutes flat, and the only possible source of time is chilling glassware or infusing basil longer than necessary. As a single-drink recipe, this is a solid weeknight sipper but not a meal-planning entry and not worth repeating as frequently as true standby recipes.
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