🍯 Gold Rush

A modern classic with honey and lemon

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Make honey syrup by combining 2 parts honey with 1 part warm water. Stir until dissolved and let cool.
  2. Add bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup to a shaker.
  3. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

Pro Tips

🍯 Honey Syrup

The 2:1 ratio ensures the honey mixes easily. Make a batch and store it in the refrigerator for up to a month.

🌟 Origin Story

Created in 2001 by T.J. Siegal at Milk & Honey in New York City. It's become one of the most influential modern cocktails.

🥃 Bourbon Choice

A wheated bourbon like Maker's Mark pairs beautifully with the honey's sweetness.

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