Gold Rush
A bourbon sour-style cocktail made with honey syrup and lemon juice. It is sweet and tart, and moderate in strength at about 14% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain over one large cube into a chilled rocks glass
Gold Rush
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Volume193 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)70 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar22 g (11.3%)5.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.71%
Sweet vs sourSweet
T. J. Siegal, “New York” (circa 2000)
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