Gold Rush Twist

The Gold Rush Twist is a modern spin on the classic Gold Rush cocktail, featuring a bold mix of bourbon, Fernet-Branca, zesty lemon juice, homemade ginger solution, and luscious honey syrup. This refreshing libation is perfect for those seeking a sophisticated and invigorating drink with a hint of minty freshness.

Gold Rush Twist

A modern take on the classic Gold Rush cocktail, the Gold Rush Twist combines bourbon, Fernet-Branca, lemon juice, ginger solution, honey syrup, and a dash of Angostura bitters for a refreshing and invigorating libation.

4.56 from 42 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
  • 1/2 ounce Fernet-Branca
  • 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce ginger solution (prepared with equal parts water, sugar, and ginger juice)
  • 1/2 ounce honey syrup (prepared with 3 parts honey and 1 part water)
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • Garnish: mint sprig

Instructions

  1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the bourbon, Fernet-Branca, lemon juice, ginger solution, honey syrup, and Angostura bitters.
  2. Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
  3. Double-strain the mixture over a large hand-cut chunk of ice into a rocks glass.
  4. Garnish with a mint sprig.