Gold Rush
Rocks GlassShake
Origin
T.J. Siegal · Milk & Honey, NYC · 2001
A whiskey sour reimagined with honey — direct ancestor of the Penicillin
A whiskey sour reimagined with honey. Three ingredients, deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 0.75 oz fresh Lemon juice
- 0.75 oz Honey Syrup
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 8 to 12 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Tips
- Use a 1:1 honey syrup (1 part honey, 1 part hot water) for easier mixing.
- A higher-proof bourbon keeps the drink from drifting too sweet.
Notes
T.J. Siegal built the Gold Rush at Milk & Honey in NYC around 2001. It's the direct ancestor of the Penicillin: same template, same bar, with ginger added a few years later.
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