Gold Rush Cocktail

A modern classic cocktail created at Milk & Honey in New York during the mid-2000s, featuring bourbon, honey, and lemon juice.

Preparation Time

• Prep: 5 mins
• Total: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 60ml bourbon (preferably high-proof)
• 22.5ml fresh lemon juice
• 22.5ml honey syrup*

*For honey syrup:

• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. Prepare honey syrup (if needed):

   • Combine honey and water in a small saucepan
   • Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until honey dissolves
   • Cool before using
   • Store in sealed container in refrigerator for up to 5 days

2. Make cocktail:

   • Fill cocktail shaker with ice
   • Add bourbon, lemon juice, and honey syrup
   • Shake well until chilled
   • Strain into an ice-filled double old-fashioned glass

Notes

• Created by T.J. Siegal at Milk & Honey in New York
• A whiskey-based spin on the classic Bee’s Knees cocktail
• High-proof bourbon (like Old Grand Dad Bonded) works best
• Fresh lemon juice is essential for best results
• Can adjust honey syrup ratio to taste
• Honey syrup makes the drink smoother than using raw honey