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Vodka, ginger beer and fresh lime in a copper mug over ice.
Makes 1 drink · about 2 min to make
Ounces are US fluid ounces (29.57 ml), rounded.
Printable recipe card Quantities as given in the IBA's official specification.
Fiery ginger beer and fresh lime make a simple, refreshing long drink. The copper mug is traditional and takes on the cold of the drink.
Being a type of buck, it is sometimes called a vodka buck; it is properly served in a copper mug.
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