Made by Valerie last night, on what was a quintessential early fall evening, here is a refreshing summer cocktail to see off those last warm sunny days (and nights).
Goldrush cocktails
(serves 4)
You’ll need:
- 5-6 T dark honey
- juice of 4 lemons
- 1 cup bourbon (Kentucky Buffalo Trace, in our case)
- about 3 T mint, picked
- ice
1. In a small bowl – or Pyrex measuring cup – strain most of the lemon juice (reserve a couple of tablespoons) and combine with honey. Heat in the microwave lightly to help the honey dissolve, then taste for tartness.
I prefer cocktails on the tarter side, but adjust the sweetness to taste.
2. Lightly crush and muddle the mint in each glass or tumbler.
3. Add plenty of ice and about 2 oz of bourbon to each glass before topping with lemon and honey mixture. Stir to combine.
The colour is stunning 😀
Beautifully made!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thank you! It’s like a mixture of different shades of gold:)
How fun!
Sounds refreshing!
Thank you! They were very Friday-night-necessary.
Oh that looks good. Our mint is starting to wane too, better enjoy it while I can.
Lots of juleps!
Reminds me of the quintessential mint julep, only better! Looks like a great way to kick start the weekend and last days of warm weather!
I love mint juleps so, no wonder :)!
Honey, bourbon and mint… what a refreshing combination!!
Thank you, Smidge!
I love bourbon! I think I’m going to have to make this. 🙂
You’d love it! It’s a good late summer into fall drink. And if there is no longer fresh mint, rosemary will do the trick too.