The Modern Classic Gold Rush
Three simple ingredients. One extraordinary drink. A perfectly balanced, honey-sweetened whiskey sour.
Welcome to the GND Recipes Library! Invented in the early 2000s in New York City, the Gold Rush quickly became a modern classic. By swapping the traditional simple syrup of a Whiskey Sour with a rich, floral honey syrup, this cocktail gains an incredible depth of flavor and a luxurious, velvety texture.
Recipe Details
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Prep Time: 3 Minutes
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Servings: 1 Drink
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Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
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2 oz Premium Bourbon
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3/4 oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
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3/4 oz Honey syrup (equal parts hot water and honey, mixed and cooled)
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Ice (preferably one large cube)
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GND Yellow Lemon Slices for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Combine: In a cocktail shaker, add the bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup.
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Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake very vigorously for 15 seconds to ensure the honey syrup is fully integrated and chilled.
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Strain: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over one large, clear ice cube.
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Garnish: Slide a perfect dehydrated yellow lemon slice down the side of the ice block.
💡 GND Pro-Tip: The magic of the Gold Rush lies in its simplicity. A cocktail with only three ingredients leaves no room to hide, which is why a pristine garnish is essential. Our dehydrated Yellow Lemon Slices provide a flawless, bright citrus finish without altering the delicate balance of the drink. 👉 Shop GND Yellow Lemon Slices