

Evan Williams Honey Bourbon Liqueur works just as well as the Wild Turkey brand. I’ve made this drink several times using two different honey bourbon liqueurs. I thought the cinnamon notes would be a good fit for a whiskey cocktail sweetened with honey. I chose Buffalo Trace Bourbon because it has gentle sweetness and I love the cinnamon notes in it. If it’s a little too tart for your taste, just add a smidgen more bourbon honey liqueur to the drink. I prefer cocktails that are not too sweet, so the sweetener to citrus is perfect for me. Discarding the peel after releasing the essential oils over the drink renders lighter orange notes with delicious orange aroma. Orange peel inserted in the drink yields a bit more orange bitter notes. Drop orange peel into the drink or toss it according to your preference. Twist a fresh orange peel over the drink and circle the rim of the glass with the peel. And you know what? It is! The honey bourbon liqueur keeps the drink from being way too sweet and still holds true to the honey flavor.ġ/2 ounce Wild Turkey Honey Bourbon Liqueurīuild in a rocks glass over a single large cube of ice or a handful of ice. Honey bourbon liqueur sounded like the perfect substitution. I’m never afraid of ingredient substitution. I searched my cabinets for honey so I could whip up a quick batch of honey syrup, but come up empty handed. When I ran across the Gold Rush cocktail recipe it sounded so good I wanted to make it right then and there on the spot. Gold Rush Cocktail with Honey Bourbon Liqueur Store in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator. Heat over low heat, stirring continually until honey is completely dissolved. *How to make Honey Syrup: combine equal parts honey to equal parts water. Gold Rush Cocktail with Honey SyrupĬombine liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice. The Gold Rush cocktail calls for honey, honey syrup or runny honey depending on which website you reference. The difference between a Gold Rush and Whiskey Sour is merely the sweetener. The basic Whiskey Sour recipe calls for 2 ounces whiskey, 3/4 ounce fresh lemon and 1 ounce sugar or simple syrup. Chat with Cheri on Twitter and facebook.The Gold Rush cocktail has been likened to the new Whiskey Sour. Strain into large wine glass.Īll content ©2010 Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist. Burgundy Wine Cocktailġ/2 to 3/4 part Crème de Cassis – to taste Strain into prepared cocktail glass over fresh ice. Place tequila, Cointreau, agave syrup and lime juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Rim chilled cocktail glass with salt if desired.

Burgundy & Gold Margaritaīurgundy & Gold Margarita – recipe by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist Gold Rushing Shot – recipe adaption by Cheri Loughlin, The IntoxicologistĬhill spirits. Tonight enjoy a few colorful burgundy and gold cocktails for spirited football fun while watching the Washington Redskins take on the Philadelphia Eagles.
IRISH GOLD RUSH COCKTAIL PROFESSIONAL
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