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Ginger Gold Rush

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (74)
Ginger Gold Rush image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
2⁄3 fl oz Ginger liqueur
1⁄4 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄6 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄6 fl oz Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight)
3 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Nick and Nora Gold 6oz

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Ginger Gold Rush contains 150 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1 standard drinks
  • 20.14% alc./vol. (40.28° proof)
  • 14.6 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

Review

The name refers to this sweet 'n' sour, zesty ginger cocktail's golden hue. Bourbon provides the base, while lemon and lime balance the warming, rich ginger liqueur and honey (which replaced sugar syrup in our previous version of this recipe in January 2024).

Variations/similar cocktails

Gold Rush

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Comments & Discussion

Nigel Featham
This is lovely cocktail with an enjoyable and slightly delayed kick. A little fussy to make from scratch because of the need to make honey syrup but worth the effort. A definite 4.5 star for me and worth a try for anyone.
score: 1
Nigel Featham
Oh, and as others mention. It’s a tiny cocktail so make a double!
score: 1
Brian Wirths Premium Member
This cocktail is awesome on a summer night with a good cigar. Made it as shown, I felt no need to tweek any ingredients
score: 1
Simon Sedgley Premium Member
We doubled the volumes of all ingredients, added some Aquafab for a fun head and served over ice in a Rocks Glass. We love Nick and Nora but this just didn't seem to be their sort of party.
score: 2
Ian Lockley Premium Member
Lovely, but volumes are a bit too low. 3 sips and it’s gone. I recommend anyone that makes this multiply all volumes by 1.5
score: 2
Jacob Longacre
Good drink but this name is already taken.
score: 0
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Please see “Variant: Gold Rush” link above.
score: 0
Rüber Drinks
Two sips in, and this drink is excellent. The warmth of the bourbon is brightened with the ginger and citrus, and smoothed out with the honey. A beautifully balanced cocktail.
score: 3
Andrew Gelb Premium Member
Delicious drink! Made with only lemon juice, it reminded us of drinks we enjoyed in Japan made with pear purée. One issue is that it is dangerously easy to empty.
score: 4

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Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


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