Gold Rush
A bourbon-honey sour with smooth texture and bright citrus lift.
Base spirit
Whiskey
Style
Sour
Glassware
Rocks glass
Technique
Shake
The Gold Rush blends bourbon, honey syrup, and lemon into a modern sour with silky body and clean acidity. Shaken cold, it pours lightly opaque with warm honey aroma and a long, balanced finish. Its minimalism helped define early 2000s craft-bar style.
Did you know?
“Created at Milk & Honey, the Gold Rush became a global favorite and inspired numerous honey-based riffs.”
Source:Imbibe; PunchDrink archives
Bartender's Note
Use 2:1 honey syrup to prevent separation in the shaker.
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How to make the Gold Rush
- 1Shake with ice.
- 2Strain over large cube.
- 3Garnish with lemon peel.
