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.
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
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.
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.
