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Gold Rush Bourbon Cocktail

★★★★★ 4 Reviews Recipe Print
By: Erin10/30/22

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gold rush cocktail
gold rush cocktail

Cool down with this refreshing Gold Rush Bourbon Cocktail made with only four ingredients and completed with a rich and delicious homemade honey ginger syrup.

gold rush cocktail

The most delicious gold rush drink

There’s nothing better than a made-at-home cocktail that tastes just as good as something you’d get in a luxury bar setting. The truth is, there’s no secret ingredient that makes drinks better at restaurants or bars — it just comes down to proper measurements (and maybe a bit of honey ginger syrup!).

This gold rush bourbon cocktail is a refreshing drink made with only four ingredients. We’ll be making a delicious homemade honey ginger syrup to elevate the flavor and make the beverage complete!

gold rush cocktail

Ingredients in the gold rush bourbon cocktail

  • Bourbon: First up, you will need 5 oz of bourbon. This will create two drinks.
  • Lemon juice: Then, 2 oz of fresh lemon juice will be used to add a nice zing.
  • Honey ginger syrup: To add flavor to the drink, use 2 oz of honey ginger syrup. This is made with 1/2 cup of honey, 1/2 cup of water, and 2 inches of peeled and chopped ginger. See step 1 of the directions for a complete breakdown.
  • Garnishes: Use a lemon wedge and luxardo cherry to garnish!

Tools needed to make this recipe

To create your at-home gold rush cocktail beverage, you will need a sauce pot and stirring utensil to make the honey syrup, followed by a cocktail shaker. For best practices, use 1 oz and 1/2 cup sized measuring cups for accurate ingredient measurements.

gold rush cocktail
making gold rush cocktail

How to make this gold rush cocktail recipe

Creating this beverage couldn’t be easier. We’ll start with the honey, then we’ll simply add everything to the shaker, give it a shake, and ta da!

To begin, create a honey syrup by bringing 1/2 cup of honey, 1/2 cup of water, and 2 inches of peeled and chopped ginger to a boil. Let boil over medium heat, stirring consistently, for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let steep for 20 minutes. Then, drain and pour into a jar to cool.

Next, fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the bourbon, lemon juice and syrup, and shake it up!

Pour the shaken mixture into two glasses filled with ice. Top with a lemon and cherry, and enjoy!

gold rush cocktail

Can I use any type of whiskey?

You can! Though a gold rush is traditionally made with bourbon, any type of whiskey will work just fine in this recipe.

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

Craving some more refreshing cocktails? Here are some favorites!

  • Salty Dog Cocktail
  • Classic Skinny Margarita
  • Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail
  • Easy White Sangria Recipe

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photography by Moriah Sawtelle

gold rush cocktail
gold rush cocktail
★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews

Gold Rush Bourbon Cocktail

Cool down with this refreshing Gold Rush Bourbon Cocktail made with only four ingredients and completed with a rich and delicious homemade honey ginger syrup.

Prep: 20Cook: 10Total: 30 minutes
Yield 2 cocktails 1x
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Ingredients

  • 5 oz bourbon
  • 2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2 oz honey ginger syrup (see step 1)
  • lemon wedge and luxardo cherry to top

Instructions

  1. Make honey syrup by bringing 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup water, and 2 inches of peeled and chopped ginger to a boil. Let boil over medium heat, stirring consistently, for 10 minutes. Turn heat off and let steep for 20 minutes. Drain and pour into jar to cool.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, fill with ice. Add bourbon, lemon juice, and syrup. Shake it up!
  3. Pour into two glasses filled with ice. Top with lemon and cherry.
  4. Enjoy!
Author: ErinCategory: Drink, cocktail, holidayMethod: drinkCuisine: American
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  1. Colleen says

    Posted on 1/31 at 6:54 am

    If I plan on refrigerating the honey ginger syrup until this weekend’s cocktail party, should I strain the ginger out immediately or leave it in until then?
    Ginger is a favorite with my cocktail group and I’m betting this will be a hit!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 2/2 at 8:17 am

      Hi Colleen, honestly either will work. I’d just strain it now! Let me know how they come out! Cheers!

      Reply
  2. Marcella says

    Posted on 12/4 at 3:46 pm

    My mom made this for Thanksgiving! It was gone in minutes, everyone went back for more!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/5 at 1:16 pm

      Hi Marcella, so happy they were a hit! Cheers!

      Reply
  3. Marcella says

    Posted on 12/4 at 3:44 pm

    My mom made this for Thanksgiving! It was gone in minutes!! Everyone went back for more, it was great!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/5 at 1:16 pm

      Hi Marcella, so glad they were a hit! Cheers!

      Reply
  4. Katelyn says

    Posted on 11/25 at 9:20 am

    We made this for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! I had to rush to make more syrup! My boyfriend was skeptical when I listed out the ingredients but he loves whiskey. He loved it the most. Thanks Erin! I’ll be making this all throughout the holidays.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/25 at 11:30 am

      Hi Katelyn, so glad everyone loved them! Cheers! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Linda says

    Posted on 11/23 at 2:56 pm

    Easy to make and tastes very good

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/25 at 11:07 am

      Hi Linda, so happy you enjoyed it! Cheers!!

      Reply
  6. Paula says

    Posted on 11/16 at 10:50 pm

    How long does the syrup last?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/21 at 5:05 pm

      Hi Paula, it’ll last up to two weeks in the fridge. Let me know how your cocktail comes out! Cheers!

      Reply
  7. Lizzie says

    Posted on 11/1 at 2:34 pm

    This looks fabulous, but alas, honey and I don’t mix well. But I do applaud your choice of bourbon — Woodford Reserve is the best of the best — and we don’t even live in Kentucky!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/2 at 5:36 pm

      Hi Lizzie, thanks and feel free to omit the honey and use maple syrup!

      Reply

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