Gold Rush Cocktail
The Gold Rush cocktail is a simple classic made with whiskey, honey syrup (water and honey), and fresh lemon juice.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon I prefer 95-100 proof bourbon
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce honey syrup
Instructions
- Combine bourbon, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a shaker with ice.
- Shake and double strain into a chilled double-old fashioned glass over a giant ice cube.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon.
Notes
For expressing the lemon peel, point the outer peel (non-pith side) outward facing the drink and gently squeeze the edges so the oils spray out over the top of the drink. If done properly, you can see an oily film floating on the surface of your cocktail. It’s easiest done with two hands.
Use a Y-peeler for making citrus peels. This is the easiest way to get a thin peel with minimal pith.
Chill your glasses ahead of time in the freezer to keep your drinks cooler for longer. This is one of my favorite tricks in the summer.
Use a clear ice tray to easily make crystal clear ice at home with little effort.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 18.1g