Lavender Gold Rush

A floral bourbon sour with lemon, lavender syrup, and agave.

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A rich, golden-purple Lavender Gold Rush bourbon cocktail served over a single large ice cube in a lowball glass, garnished with a fresh lemon wheel and a dried lavender stem.
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 Balances the floral sweetness.
  • 1/4 oz Lavender syrup Use a light hand.
  • 1/4 oz Agave nectar Rounds out the drink without making it too floral.

How to make it

  1. Add bourbon, lemon juice, lavender syrup, 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. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

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