Gold Rush

A bourbon sour in the Bee's Knees family, using agave for a smoother sweetener.

ClassicBourbonWhiskeySourCitrusShaken
A rich, warm golden-yellow Gold Rush bourbon cocktail served over a single large ice cube in a lowball glass, garnished with a fresh lemon wheel.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Rocks glass
Ice Shake with ice; serve over fresh ice
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bourbon Mid-shelf bourbon is perfect.
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice Fresh lemon keeps it bright.
  • 1/2 oz Agave nectar Traditional versions often use honey syrup, but agave is easy and smooth.

How to make it

  1. Add bourbon, lemon juice, and agave nectar to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Shake hard for 15–20 seconds.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with lemon if you have one.

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