The Winter Citrus Rye Buck is crisp, spicy, and built for colder months when citrus is at its best. Rye gives the drink snap and structure, while grapefruit, orange, lime, and ginger beer bring brightness without making the cocktail feel summery. It is a clean seasonal highball with enough spice to stay firmly in whiskey territory.
Winter Citrus Rye Buck
A rye and ginger beer highball sharpened with winter citrus and fresh lime.
Glass
Highball
Method
Built
Serves
1
Profile
Citrus, ginger, spicy
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1/2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/4 oz fresh orange juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/4 oz simple syrup, optional
- 3 oz ginger beer
- Orange wheel or candied ginger, for garnish
Suggested Brand
A suggested option for the rye base.
Method
- Add rye, grapefruit juice, orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to a highball glass.
- Fill with ice and stir briefly.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with an orange wheel or candied ginger.
Bar Tools
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Citrus press
Whiskey Scene Notes
Use a rye with clear spice and enough proof to stay present through ginger beer. If your citrus is especially sweet, skip the simple syrup.
Prefer a zero-proof pour? Visit our companion site, The Brixyard, for non-alcoholic cocktail inspiration.
