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Gold Rush

Bourbon, lemon and honey make a bright drink with enough structure for dinner and enough ease for a casual night in.

5 minutes 1 servingEasy
A golden whiskey cocktail served over ice

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water)

Instructions

  1. Add bourbon, lemon juice and honey syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake firmly for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

Make it yours

Add a thin slice of fresh ginger to the shaker for a gentle bite, or reduce the honey syrup to 1/2 ounce for a drier drink.

Suggested occasion

A weeknight dinner, an early fall patio or a simple first cocktail for guests.