The Gold Rush Honey Cocktail

One of our summer favorites, The Gold Rush is a refreshingly smooth, 3-ingredient cocktail that pairs perfectly with warm nights spent on the patio. Our honey's floral notes pair perfectly with any bourbon, while the lemon adds a splash of acidity to the sweetness, creating a perfectly balanced drink.

Here’s how the team at Champlain Valley Apiaries recommends crafting the cocktail:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 oz CVA honey
• 2 oz bourbon (of your choice)
• 3/4 oz lemon juice

Instructions:

Step 1

Stir ½ oz. honey with ¼ oz. warm water in a measuring glass to loosen (or use honey simple syrup). Pour into a cocktail shaker and add 2 oz. bourbon and ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice.

Step 2

Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.

Step 3

Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.

This sweet and simple honey drink is perfect for long summer days, weekend brunch gatherings, and everything in between. Its refreshing nature also makes it a wonderful pre-dinner cocktail or a crowd-pleasing addition to your next summer party. Start by picking up some of our honey and giving it a try!