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Rum Buck
Posted: July 21, 2026
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The Rum Buck is a light, lively highball that belongs to the classic Buck family of drinks — spirit, citrus, ginger ale, served long over ice. Using spiced rum as the base, it is at once simpler and warmer than a Rum Mule, with ginger ale's gentler fizz and softer spice allowing the rum's vanilla and cinnamon notes to come forward. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brings brightness and balance, making this a perfectly approachable, sessionable drink that is easy to make and hard to stop drinking.
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add spiced rum and fresh lemon juice.
- Top with chilled ginger ale and gently stir once to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a thin slice of fresh ginger if desired.