Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCharlestonGold Rush Recipe

Gold Rush Recipe

Inspired by Charleston
Time10m
Serves1

Maker's Mark, Lemon, Honey, Aromatic Bitters

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemon

    Start by juicing a fresh lemon until you have 0.75 oz of lemon juice. Strain to remove any seeds or pulp if desired.

  2. 2

    Mixing the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of Maker's Mark Bourbon, 0.75 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of honey. Add 2 dashes of aromatic bitters.

  3. 3

    Shaking the Mixture

    Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Straining the Cocktail

    Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice or a chilled coupe glass, depending on your preference.

  5. 5

    Garnishing

    Twist a lemon peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.

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