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Gold Rush

Liquid amber simplicity—bold bourbon, bright fresh lemon, and rich golden wildflower honey over rock ice.

Whiskey Shaken One large clear ice cube 3 min · 22% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Expressed wide lemon peel

Bourbon Whiskey 60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
Rich Honey Syrup (3:1 honey to warm water) 22.5 ml

Preparation

Stir three parts wildflower honey with one part warm water until fluid.
Combine bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup in an ice-filled shaker and shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
Strain over a large crystal cube in a chilled rocks glass and express lemon oil on top.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Already one of the easiest gourmet drinks you can make—bourbon, half a squeezed lemon, and kitchen honey loosened with a splash of hot tap water!

Bourbon Whiskey 60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
Pure Kitchen Honey + 1 tsp Hot Water 20 ml

At-Home Steps

Stir honey and 1 tsp hot water in a jar first so the honey doesn't clump on cold ice.
Add bourbon, lemon juice, and ice; shake hard for 12 seconds.
Strain over a big ice cube and garnish with lemon peel.

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How do you make Gold Rush at home with everyday ingredients?

Already one of the easiest gourmet drinks you can make—bourbon, half a squeezed lemon, and kitchen honey loosened with a splash of hot tap water! Ingredients: 60 ml Bourbon Whiskey, 22.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 20 ml Pure Kitchen Honey + 1 tsp Hot Water. Steps: Stir honey and 1 tsp hot water in a jar first so the honey doesn't clump on cold ice. Add bourbon, lemon juice, and ice; shake hard for 12 seconds. Strain over a big ice cube and garnish with lemon peel.

What is the full craft bar specification for Gold Rush?

Gold Rush (Whiskey, 22% ABV) is prepared shaken with one large clear ice cube and garnished with expressed wide lemon peel. Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) Bourbon Whiskey, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Rich Honey Syrup (3:1 honey to warm water).