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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

parts

2 Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon
0.75 honey syrup*
0.75 fresh squeezed lemon juice
Lemon wedge for garnish
*For The Honey Syrup:
 - 2 parts honey
 - 1 part hot water

How to craft

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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