Gold Rush Cocktail Recipe
If you want a drink that’s bright, smooth, and just a little bit cozy, you’ll love the Gold Rush cocktail. It mixes bourbon, honey, and fresh lemon juice for a flavor that feels both fresh and warming at the same time. This is a modern classic, and it’s super easy to make. Perfect if you like whiskey drinks with a little twist.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne Strainer
- Jigger
- Rocks glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 3/4 oz honey syrup
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- Lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- Make the honey syrup: Stir together equal parts honey and warm water in a small bowl or jar until it looks clear (let it cool before using).
- Add everything to your shaker: Pour in your bourbon, honey syrup, and lemon juice over a shaker filled with ice cubes.
- Shake it up: Shake hard for about 10 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain and serve: Strain your drink into a chilled rocks glass over one big ice cube (the big ice melts slower and keeps things cold).
- Garnish: Twist a strip of lemon peel over the top to release those citrus oils, then drop it in for a fresh finish.