Jul 14 2026
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Gold Rush Recipe

Inspired by Proof On Main
Time25m
Serves1

Bourbon, Lemon, Honey, Chai

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish (optional)

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Brew Chai Tea

    Start by brewing a strong chai tea. Boil water and steep chai tea bags or loose tea in hot water for about 5 minutes. Strain and let it cool.

  2. 2

    Prepare Honey Syrup

    In a small bowl, mix honey with an equal amount of warm water (0.5 oz) to create a honey syrup that will dissolve easily.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of bourbon, 1 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of honey syrup.

  2. 4

    Add Chai Tea

    Pour in the cooled chai tea (4 oz) into the shaker with the other ingredients.

  3. 5

    Shake

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

  4. 6

    Strain

    Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.

Garnishing

  1. 7

    Garnish (optional)

    Garnish your Gold Rush cocktail with a slice of lemon and a cinnamon stick for added flavor and presentation.

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