Gin Buck

Directions

1. 1
   Squeeze lemon juice into chilled glass filled with ice cubes; drop in lemon shell.
2. 2
   Add in gin; top with ginger ale, stirring gently.
3. 3
   Garnish with lemon slice.
4. 4
   *Apple Buck: substitute apple brandy for the gin; add a slice or spear of candied ginger.
5. 5
   *Brandy Buck: substitute brandy for the gin; add 1 1/2 teaspoon white creme de menthe; garnish with 3 seedless grapes.
6. 6
   *Greek Buck: substitute Mextaca for the gin; add 1 teaspoon ouzo; garnish with lemon slice.
7. 7
   *New Orleans Buck: substitute 2 tablespoons orange juice plus 1 tablespoon lime juice for the lemon juice; substitiute rum for the gin; garnish with lime slice.
8. 8
   *Orange Buck: substitute 2 tablespoons orange juice plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice for the lemon juice; garnish with orange slice.
9. 9
   *Peach Buck: substitute vodka for the gin and add 1 1/2 tablespoon peach brandy; garnish with peach slice.