Buckaroo
Buckaroo is a refreshing, sparkling and sweet cocktail made with Whiskey, with moderate flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 50 ml whiskey
- Cola (to top)
- 3 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
- Lime wheel
Method
- Pour the whiskey into a highball glass.
- Fill to the brim with ice and stir well to chill the spirit.
- Top with your cola of choice.
- Add three dashes of aromatic bitters and stir just lightly so you don't kill the fizz.
- Cut a lime wheel in half: one half goes in the glass and the other on the rim.
FAQ
What is in a Buckaroo?
A Buckaroo is made with 50 ml whiskey, Cola (to top), 3 dashes aromatic bitters, Ice and Lime wheel.
Is a Buckaroo strong?
A Buckaroo is a session drink: you can have more than one without it weighing you down.
When should you serve a Buckaroo?
A Buckaroo fits a barbecue, a party, a hot day and easy prep.
What is the bartender tip for a Buckaroo?
The bitters are what take this beyond a canned drink: the herbal touch lifts the whiskey and cola and makes it more refreshing. Three dashes, no half measures. Angostura works; Tato recommends NIB, a Brazilian bitters with the same profile that's easier to find there. One shot (50 ml) is right; if you're thirsty, a little splash more. Stir the whiskey over ice before the cola — afterward, just a light stir. Any cola works.