Book-Club Buck

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Book-Club Buck
45 min.
1
127kcal

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Welcome to a refreshing and delightful experience with the Book-Club Buck! This vibrant drink is perfect for those cozy evenings spent sharing stories with friends or diving into a captivating book. Not only is it a beautiful blend of flavors, but it is also a wonderful choice for anyone seeking a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free option, making it inclusive for all your guests.

The Book-Club Buck features the rich, nutty notes of Amontillado sherry complemented by the invigorating zing of lime. The Ginger-Lime-Infused Simple Syrup adds a subtle sweetness, perfectly balancing the drink with just the right amount of complexity. Topped off with effervescent club soda, this cocktail is light and refreshing, making it an ideal remedy for your thirst.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this drink is quick to prepare, ensuring that you won’t miss a moment of your gathering. With only 127 calories, you can enjoy it guilt-free as you engage in lively conversations or simply sit back and savor a good read. Whether served as an appetizer at your next dinner party or enjoyed as a delightful snack while lounging at home, the Book-Club Buck is bound to become a favorite. So grab your ingredients, shake up this delightful concoction, and let the good times roll!

Ingredients

  • ounces seltzer water 
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • serving lime zest for garnish
  • ounces cooking sherry 
  • ounce simple syrup glaze 

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Pour the sherry, simple syrup, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well (until condensation forms on the entire shaker). Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with the club soda.
    2. Place the lime peel in the glass.
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    Nutrition Facts

    Calories127kcal
    Protein0.46%
    Fat0.12%
    Carbs99.42%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    47
    Glycemic Load
    0.25
    Inflammation Score
    -2
    Nutrition Score
    1.5217391233081%

    Flavonoids

    Malvidin
    0.03mg
    Catechin
    0.44mg
    Epicatechin
    0.31mg
    Eriodictyol
    0.33mg
    Hesperetin
    2mg
    Naringenin
    0.31mg
    Kaempferol
    0.01mg
    Myricetin
    0.01mg
    Quercetin
    0.1mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:126.8kcal
    6.34%
    Fat:0.01g
    0.02%
    Saturated Fat:0g
    0.01%
    Carbohydrates:23.58g
    7.86%
    Net Carbohydrates:23.49g
    8.54%
    Sugar:21.57g
    23.96%
    Cholesterol:0mg
    0%
    Sodium:31.5mg
    1.37%
    Alcohol:5.84g
    100%
    Alcohol %:4.69%
    100%
    Protein:0.11g
    0.22%
    Iron:1.2mg
    6.66%
    Vitamin C:4.79mg
    5.81%
    Manganese:0.07mg
    3.48%
    Vitamin B1:0.04mg
    2.92%
    Magnesium:10.33mg
    2.58%
    Potassium:77.82mg
    2.22%
    Vitamin B6:0.03mg
    1.72%
    Vitamin B2:0.03mg
    1.64%
    Phosphorus:14.75mg
    1.48%
    Calcium:14.05mg
    1.41%
    Zinc:0.19mg
    1.28%
    Source:Epicurious