Find Out Why Bartenders Love The Gold Rush Cocktail

Gold Rush

Everything You Need to Know About the Gold Rush

Simple yet sophisticated, strong and refreshing, the Gold Rush is your favorite bartender's favorite whiskey drink. While the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan have already experienced their renaissances, the Gold Rush remains a beloved industry secret because it delivers the depth of a complex craft cocktail with the speed of a three-ingredient classic. Bartenders love it because the swap from simple syrup to honey syrup adds a rich, velvety texture and floral notes that perfectly complement the oak and vanilla of a bold bourbon. It’s a cinch to make—crafted with bourbon, honey, and fresh citrus—proving that you don’t need a dozen ingredients to make the most impressive drink in the room.

Gold Rush

Prep Time5 min
Yield1 Cocktail
Base SpiritBourbon

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.75 oz Honey Syrup (equal parts honey and water)
  • Ice Cubes
  • Lemon Twist, for garnish
Find Out Why Bartenders Love The Gold Rush Cocktail

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and combine bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup.
  2. Shake to mix.
  3. Strain over a rocks glass filled with ice.
  4. Garnish with lemon twist.
Pro Tip
Experiment with different bourbon variations to find the perfect match for your taste preferences. Some swear Maker's Mark makes the best Gold Rush while we prefer a Bottled-In-Bond bourbon, whose 100 proof alcohol content will hold up against the other ingredients.

Gold Rush Riff

Enhance your Gold Rush cocktail with aromatic bitters or flavored honey syrups for a personalized touch. Elevate this classic whiskey cocktail effortlessly, adding layers of complexity and unique flavor profiles.