Irish Gold Rush

Created in the early 2000s, the wonderfully balanced bourbon-based Gold Rush became a modern classic for good reason. It’s simple to execute and delicious. It also lends itself easily to minor variations like this version, which uses Irish whiskey instead of bourbon. 

2 oz Irish whiskey
¾ oz lemon juice
¾ oz honey syrup (recipe follows)
Lemon twist for garnish
Piece of honeycomb for garnish (optional)

Add whiskey, lemon juice and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Fine-strain into a cocktail or coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and skewer of honeycomb.

Makes 1 cocktail

Honey Syrup 
Pour ¼ cup (60 mL) liquid honey and 2 tbsp (30 mL) boiling water into a small bowl or heatproof container. If making ahead, store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Makes about 1/3 cup (80 mL)