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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

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