Get into the spirit of celebration with this straightforward Brazilian Buck recipe! Cachaça, ginger beer, and lime juice make for a refreshing cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 192
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cachaça
- ½ oz lime juice
- 3 oz Ginger Beer
- Lime wheel - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze and pour ½ oz lime juice into the glass.
- Add Cachaça: Pour 2 oz Cachaça over the ice.
- Add Ginger Beer: Top the glass with about 3 oz Ginger Beer.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Garnish: Place a lime wheel on top or into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Cachaça: If you can't find cachaça, white rum is a good substitute as it has a similar flavor profile. I've also used vodka when I'm out of cachaça and rum, but it changes the taste quite a bit.
- Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice can be used instead of lime juice. It gives a slightly different, but still delicious, citrusy tang.
- Ginger Beer: If you're not fond of ginger beer's spiciness, use ginger ale instead. It's sweeter and less spicy but still adds that ginger kick.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Cachaça Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic spirit substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic rum's flavors.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular cachaça, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
Good news! The Brazilian Buck is already vegan-friendly as it contains no animal products. Just always check the brands you use because some producers may use animal-derived ingredients during production.What is a Brazilian Buck?
A Brazilian Buck is a spirit-based cocktail made of cachaça, lime juice, and ginger beer. This drink isn’t complicated to make as it only requires the ingredients to be combined in a glass filled with ice and stirred gently. The Brazilian Buck is a variant of the classic Moscow Mule but uses cachaça – a popular spirit distilled from fermented sugarcane juice native to Brazil – instead of vodka. An exciting aspect of this cocktail is its versatility; you can adjust the proportions according to your taste preference, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy experimenting with cocktails.
What is a Brazilian Buck made of – The ingredients
Get ready to make your Brazilian Buck with these ingredients:
- Cachaça: This is the primary alcohol in a Brazilian Buck. It’s a distilled spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice, providing the cocktail with its distinctive sweet and robust flavor.
- Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice adds a tangy citrus element to the drink, balancing the sweetness of the cachaça and ginger beer.
- Ginger Beer: This beverage gives the Brazilian Buck its characteristic fizz and spicy kick. It also adds a layer of complexity to the cocktail’s flavor profile.
- Ice Cubes: Ice cubes are essential for chilling the cocktail, ensuring it’s served at an optimal temperature for maximum enjoyment.
