Gold Rush

A Gold Rush cocktail is a riff on a whiskey sour using honey syrup instead of simple syrup. The honey syrup is commonly made with a 1:1 ratio of honey to water, but I find that a 2:1 ratio helps to better balance out the lemon juice and bourbon. This makes enough syrup for 4 cocktails. Serve over a large ice sphere.

golden cocktail in highball glass with lemons and whiskey in background
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 mins
Cool Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
26 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 gold rush cocktail
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

Honey Syrup:

  • 1/4 cup honey

  • 2 tablespoons water

Cocktail:

  • 2 cups ice

  • 2 fluid ounces bourbon

  • 3/4 fluid ounce honey syrup

  • 3/4 fluid ounce fresh lemon juice

  • lemon twist, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine honey and water over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring, until honey is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool completely. To account for evaporation, add a splash of water to bring the total volume of syrup up to 3 fluid ounces, if necessary.

  2. Add 1 cup of ice to a cocktail shaker. Add bourbon, honey syrup and lemon juice. Cover and shake until chilled, 15 to 20 seconds. Fill a rocks glass with remaining ice cubes or 1 large ice sphere and strain cocktail over the ice. Garnish with lemon twist.

    Cook's Note:

    Honey syrup recipe makes enough syrup for 4 cocktails.

    Editorial Note:

    Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of honey syrup; the actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

442 Calories
0g Fat
85g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 442
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 85g 31%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 83g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 87mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.