| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.0% | SHAKE | ROCKS | 90ml |
What is Gold Rush?
The Gold Rush is a modern classic cocktail made by shaking bourbon whiskey with honey syrup and lemon juice, with an ABV of approximately 18%.
Born in 2000s New York, this cocktail is a variation of the Whiskey Sour, featuring honey instead of sugar.
Honey's smooth sweetness, lemon's acidity, and bourbon's deep flavors achieve perfect balance.
Gold Rush ABV
Gold Rush has an ABV of approximately 18%, placing it in the upper-middle range for cocktails.
Bourbon whiskey (40%) at 60ml combined with honey syrup and lemon juice creates roughly 18%.
Similar to Mai Tai (19%) and Espresso Martini (17%). Honey's rich texture smoothly wraps the alcohol.
Gold Rush Ingredients
- 60ml - Bourbon Whiskey
- 22.5ml - Honey Syrup
- 22.5ml - Lemon Juice
Gold Rush Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add 60ml bourbon whiskey, 22.5ml honey syrup, and 22.5ml lemon juice.
- Shake vigorously until well combined.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Make honey syrup by mixing honey and hot water in a 1:1 ratio. Garnish with a lemon peel for extra aroma.
Gold Rush Taste
Gold Rush opens with lemon's bright acidity and honey's smooth, rich sweetness arriving simultaneously.
Bourbon's characteristic vanilla, caramel, and oak notes then emerge deeply, with honey adding complex flavors unlike simple sugar. A smooth, velvety finish is characteristic.
Recommended for Whiskey Sour fans wanting a smoother version, or those who enjoy honey flavors.
Gold Rush History
The Gold Rush was created by T.J. Siegal at the legendary New York speakeasy bar "Milk & Honey" in the early 2000s.
A simple variation replacing classic Whiskey Sour's sugar syrup with honey syrup, this small change created an entirely new flavor profile. Honey pairs remarkably well with bourbon's vanilla and caramel notes.
The name "Gold Rush" evokes honey's golden color and America's 19th century Gold Rush era. One of the quintessential modern classics, it's beloved in bars worldwide.
