Description
The Honey-Bourbon Gold Rush is a smooth and simple 3-ingredient cocktail that delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Combining rich bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup, it’s a modern twist on the whiskey sour—elegant, citrusy, and perfectly balanced for any occasion.
Ingredients
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2 oz bourbon
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3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
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3/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 ratio of honey and hot water)
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Ice
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Lemon peel, for garnish
Instructions
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Make the honey syrup by mixing 1 tablespoon of honey with 1 tablespoon of hot water until dissolved. Let cool.
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In a cocktail shaker, add bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup.
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Fill with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.
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Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
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Garnish with a lemon peel twist and serve immediately.
Notes
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For deeper flavor, try using a darker, spiced honey or aged bourbon.
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Want it lighter? Add a splash of soda water for a Gold Rush spritz.
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Double the batch for an easy party cocktail mix.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
