Gold Rush

Published 3:05 pm Monday, March 15, 2021

To turn this timeless cocktail into another beloved classic variation, the Penicillin, Seattle bartender and owner of Bevy Co., Myles Burroughs suggests preparing the Gold Rush as directed with a few two-inch slices of fresh ginger added to the cocktail shaker. After straining the cocktail into the glass, top it off with a half-ounce Scotch or peated whiskey “float.” For instructions on how to make a Gold Rush, check out Burroughs’ recipe below. 

Gold Rush 

• 2 oz bourbon whiskey (or Westland American Oak whiskey) 
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice 
• ¾ oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and water stirred until honey dissolves) 
• lemon wheel, for garnish

Into cocktail shaker, add whiskey, lemon juice and honey syrup, then fill with ice; cover with lid and shake vigorously. Strain into old fashioned or rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with lemon wheel.