DrinkMasters Collection
$2.28
cost
174
cal
22.9%
ABV
4/5
NA score
1.33
std drinks
10.8g
sugar
Gold Rush
An easy whiskey cocktail built on bourbon.
The Recipe
- bourbon2 oz
- lemon juice0.75 oz
- honey syrup0.75 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$2.28
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$10.72
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | 2 oz | $2.05 |
| lemon juice | 0.75 oz | $0.14 |
| honey syrup | 0.75 oz | $0.09 |
| Total pour cost | $2.28 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
174
Sugar
10.8g
ABV
22.9%
Std drinks
1.33
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | 128 | 73.7% |
| honey syrup | 40.5 | 23.3% |
| lemon juice | 5.3 | 3% |
Carbs: 11g
Alcohol: 18.7g
Volume: 3.5 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
4/5Convertibility
Original cost
$2.28
Zero-proof cost
$2.76
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative(Ritual) | $2.52 |
| lemon juice | Kept | $0.14 |
| honey syrup | Kept | $0.09 |
Flavor notes
This recipe converts cleanly because citrus, dilution, and modifiers still do most of the work.
Pairs Well With
whiskeysalted nutscitrus olivesribeyeburgershort ribssteak fritesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuteriehot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rolls
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Gold Rush?
- 2 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup.
- How much does a Gold Rush cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Gold Rush is $2.28 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Gold Rush?
- A Gold Rush has approximately 174 calories, with 22.9% ABV and 10.8g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Gold Rush?
- Yes — the Gold Rush has a convertibility score of 4/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $2.76.