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A glass of gold rush cocktail with a lemon twist sits on a coaster, surrounded by lemon slices, a bowl of honey, a small bottle of syrup, and a decanter, with a vase of yellow flowers in the background.

Gold Rush Cocktail

Elien Lewis
A classic bourbon cocktail with fresh lemon juice and rich honey syrup. Shaken and strained over a large ice cube.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Calories 193 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the honey syrup

  • 2 parts honey
  • 1 part warm water

For the drink

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz honey syrup 2:1 honey to water
  • ice
  • lemon twist or lemon wheel to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Make the honey syrup: stir 2 parts honey into 1 part warm water until fully dissolved. Cool completely before using.
  • Add the bourbon, lemon juice, and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker with a generous handful of ice.
  • Shake hard for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
  • Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist or lemon wheel.

Notes

Honey Syrup: combine 2 parts honey with 1 part warm water and stir until dissolved. No heating needed. Keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks. The same syrup is used in the Bee's Knees and Air Mail.
Rye whiskey works in place of bourbon for a spicier, drier result.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bourbon honey cocktail, bourbon lemon cocktail, gold rush cocktail, gold rush drink, honey whiskey sour
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