Gold Miners Striking It Rich in New Discovery

Gold Miners Striking It Rich in New Discovery

Make yourself a posh and simple cocktail with the Gold Rush. This sip, inspired by the classic whiskey sour, mixes bourbon, lemon juice, and rich honey syrup for a delightful sweet-tart, silky, luscious drink.

The bartenders at Milk & Honey recommend using Henry McKenna bonded 10-year old bourbon, but feel free to select your favored whiskey. Brace yourself for a generous portion of honey syrup, which can be used in multiple cocktails or even as a zesty tea sweetener. Spice things up by utilizing various types of honey to subtly alter the drink's flavor. Dabble in other 3-ingredient marvels like Jackson Cannon's Jack Rose and the Obituary Cocktail for more options.

If you're a honey lover, don't miss out on trying our Wisdom of Pelé cocktail and Madame's Choice cocktail recipes as well.

Servings: 1 drinkDifficulty: A cinch (Easy)Preparation: 3 minutes for the cocktail, 5 minutes for syrup, and 30 minutes for chillingActive Time: Approximately 3 minutes

Ingredients (5)

For the Gold Rush:

• 2 fluid ounces bourbon
• ¾ fluid ounce lemon juice
• ¾ fluid ounce rich honey syrup

For the rich honey syrup:

• 1 cup honey
• ⅓ cup water

Instructions

Gold Rush:

1. Combine all liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake until chilled, around 15 seconds. Pour the liquor-infused ice water into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.

rich honey syrup:

1. Heat the honey and water in a small pot on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquids are fully mixed. Remove from heat, let cool, and refrigerate for storage in an airtight container. This syrup stays fresh for about a week.

Picture by Colin Price.

Don't be shy; personalize the flavor of your Gold Rush by using diverse honey types. Here are a few recommendations for altering your drink:

Original Gold Rush Recipe

• 4 fluid ounces bourbon
• 1 ½ fluid ounces lemon juice
• 1 to 1 ½ ounces honey syrup

Honey Flavor Variations

1. Manuka Gold Rush
2. Swap regular honey syrup for Manuka honey syrup for a more robust, earthy taste. Manuka honey is known for its medicinal and rich flavor.
3. Buckwheat Gold Rush
4. Use buckwheat honey syrup for a more complex, molasses-like flavor. This adds a deeper, richer tone to the Gold Rush.
5. Wildflower Gold Rush
6. Wildflower honey syrup gives a lighter, floral flavor profile with a hint of sweetness and fragrance.
7. Miso Gold Rush
8. As seen on TikTok, miso honey syrup incorporates savory and umami flavors into the traditional Gold Rush [5].
9. Avocado Honey Gold Rush
10. Avocado honey has a buttery, slightly sweet taste that can create a creamy element in the Gold Rush.

Fully enjoy the Gold Rush cocktail by exploring its versatility with varying honey types, such as Manuka, Buckwheat, Wildflower, Miso, or even Avocado Honey. Each variation offers a unique twist on the drink's flavor profile. The nutritional benefits of honey can be extended, plus it serves as an excellent addition to instructions for creating the classic Gold Rush or its honey flavor variations, like the Manuka Gold Rush or the Avocado Honey Gold Rush. With the provided rich honey syrup recipe, you can yield around 1 and ½ cups, which makes approximately 10 Gold Rush cocktails using the original recipe. Store the syrup in an airtight container, and you can use it to enhance the flavor of multiple drinks, extending its utility beyond cocktails to other nutrition-rich beverages.

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