Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - Gold Rush
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Gold Rush

This Whisky Sour riff replaces simple syrup with honey syrup, also known as “liquid honey”, to add a new richness and depth to the original. Honey syrup adds sweet depth to bright, fresh citrus and the bold, bourbon flavors of Maker’s Mark. The Gold Rush cocktail takes no time to make, but you won’t want to rush through sipping this honeyed riff on the Whisky Sour.

  • Easy
  • 1-3 min
  • Citrus

ingredients and how to craft

How to craft

Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - how to craft the Gold Rush
STEP 1: MIX THE INGREDIENTS

Add Maker’s Mark® Bourbon, lemon juice and honey syrup to an ice-filled shaker.

STEP 2: SHAKE IT UP

Give it a good shake.

STEP 3: GRAB A GLASS

Strain over ice into rocks glass.

STEP 4: GARNISH

Garnish with lemon wedge.

Complete your cocktail with

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Want a bolder take?

Try it with Maker’s Mark 46® for a richer,
more full-bodied Gold Rush with a longer, warming finish.

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This one changed the way we think of bourbon, all because one man changed the way he thought about making it. Bill Samuels, Sr., simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking. Never bitter or sharp, Maker's Mark is made with soft red winter wheat,

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