Ruby Rum Buck Cocktail Recipe

Name: Ruby Rum Buck Cocktail Recipe
Total time: 5 mins
Ingredients: 2 fluid ounces light rum; 0.5 fluid ounce hibiscus syrup; 0.5 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lime juice; 3 dashes aromatic bitters (such as Angostura®); ice cubes; 4 fluid ounces ginger beer, or more to taste

Buck cocktails are known for their blend of lime and ginger beer, similar to a Dark and Stormy with lime. This Ruby Rum Buck recipe elevates the classic with aromatic bitters and homemade hibiscus syrup, adding both flavor and a lovely blush of color. Garnish with a lime twist or fresh hibiscus flower and serve with a straw for the ultimate experience.

Total time5 mins
Prep time5 mins
Yield1 drink, 1

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Servings

Ingredients

2 fluid ounces light rum
0.5 fluid ounce hibiscus syrup
0.5 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
3 dashes aromatic bitters (such as Angostura®)
ice cubes
4 fluid ounces ginger beer, or more to taste

Instructions

In a highball glass, combine rum, hibiscus syrup, lime juice, and bitters. Fill the glass with ice until the liquid reaches the halfway point, then stir well. Top off the mixture with ginger beer and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 234 kcal
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 14 g
Sodium Content: 4 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Carbohydrate Content: 26 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g