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    Home » Whiskey/Bourbon » Ginger Gold Rush Cocktail

    Published: Oct 20, 2021 · Modified: Feb 6, 2023 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links, which means we make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you.

    Ginger Gold Rush Cocktail

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    This easy, 3-ingredient Ginger Gold Rush Cocktail is a fresh spin on a classic drink. Made with spicy ginger liqueur, belly-warming bourbon and tart lemon juice, a glass of this smooth ginger drink is sure to warm you up on a chilly fall evening.

    Lowball glass of golden cocktail on a dark gray board. this recipe

    Once sweater weather rolls around, this Ginger Gold Rush Cocktail is one of our favorite fall cocktails. Warm, spicy and smooth, this cozy ginger bourbon drink is a repeat guest at happy hour.

    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this drink
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • FAQs
    • Expert tips for making a Ginger Gold Rush Cocktail
    • More fall cocktails
    • Recipe

    Why you'll love this drink

    ➤ Made with only three ingredients (bourbon, ginger liqueur and fresh lemon juice), this drink goes from shaker to glass in minutes.

    ➤ A traditional gold rush cocktail is made with bourbon, honey syrup and lemon juice. Swapping out the honey syrup for fragrant ginger liqueur gives our ginger drink an instant upgrade in flavor.

    ➤ With so few ingredients, it's easy to shake up a glass anytime. This smooth and spicy cocktail is ideal for any fall occasion, from impromptu backyard bonfires with the neighbors to cozy nights at home on the couch.

    Ingredients

    A few quality ingredients make all the difference in something being good and something being great. You only need three ingredients for this ginger liqueur cocktail.

    Bottles of bourbon and ginger liqueur with a lemon on a gray board.

    A few ingredient notes:

    • Bourbon - I am partial to Bulleit but feel free to use your favorite bourbon in this recipe.
    • Ginger liqueur - There are several ginger liqueurs available at the liquor store. The most widely known is Domaine de Canton.
    • Lemon juice - Freshly squeezed juice is the only option here. The bottled stuff has preservatives that will impact the flavor of your drink.

    Instructions

    This boozy drink is a wee bit stronger than most Gold Rush cocktails thanks to the addition of ginger liqueur. But it's still a very well-balanced drink that is quick and easy to make.

    Hand pouring alcohol into a cocktail shaker.

    Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

    Hand pouring cocktail from shaker into glass.

    Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds and strain into a low ball glass filled with ice.

    Note: You can also serve this drink straight up in a coupe glass. Give it a little extra shake time to ensure an icy cold drink if serving this way.

    FAQs

    Is ginger liqueur the same as ginger ale or ginger beer?


    Nope, it’s not. Ginger liqueur is a smooth alcoholic cordial with a rich ginger flavor. Ginger ale and most ginger beers are bubbly and non-alcoholic.

    What else does ginger liqueur go with?


    A few of our favorite cocktails that also use ginger liqueur are these Ginger Pear Martinis, made with pear vodka and ginger liqueur, and these Prosecco Cocktails made with fresh grapefruit juice and ginger liqueur (and should legally replace all boring mimosa recipes at brunch everywhere, in my opinion).

    How do you store ginger liqueur?


    Ginger liqueur can be stored at room temperature. It does not require refrigeration.

    Low ball glass filled with ice and golden cocktail on a gray board.

    Expert tips for making a Ginger Gold Rush Cocktail

    ✘ You can seamlessly substitute your favorite whiskey for bourbon in this recipe.

    ✘ Fresh lemon juice makes a big difference in the flavor of this drink. (The bottled juices contain preservatives that affect flavor.) It takes just a minute to squeeze enough juice for this cocktail. This inexpensive citrus juicer is one of our favorite kitchen tools that we couldn't live without. It even has measurement markers on the side of the container so you can see exactly how much juice you're squeezing out of your fruits.

    ✘ Shake, shake and shake again. Most people tend to undershake their cocktails. Alcohol and fruit juice require at least 30 seconds of shaking to emulsify properly. That extra bit of shaking time also allows the ice to dilute the drink just enough to keep it perfectly balanced.

    ✘ You can serve this cocktail over ice in a low ball glass or you can serve it straight up in a coupe glass. If serving in coupe glass, give it an extra long shake in the cocktail shaker to ensure it stays icy cold while you're drinking it. No one likes a lukewarm cocktail.

    ✘ Want to make a batch of Ginger Gold Rush Cocktails for a crowd? Since this is only a three ounce drink, it's easy to make multiple drinks at one time when you use this extra large cocktail shaker. Simply multiply the ingredients by the number of guests, shake, strain and serve.

    More fall cocktails

    • Easy Whiskey Ginger Cocktail
    • Bourbon Aperol Cocktails
    • Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail
    • Apple Cider Sangria

    You can find more bourbon drinks in our archives!

    Golden cocktail in an ice-filled lowball glass garnished with lemon peel.
    
    
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    Recipe

    Golden cocktail in a lowball glass filled with ice and garnished with a lemon peel.

    Ginger Gold Rush Cocktail

    Garnish With Lemon
    Forget the rest! A unique ingredient (ginger liqueur) gives this Gold Rush Cocktail a warm, spicy finish for a delicious spin on a classic drink.
    4.74 from 34 votes
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Total Time 2 mins
    Course Whiskey/Bourbon
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 drink
    Calories 230 kcal
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    Equipment

    • Citrus Juicer
    • Cocktail Shaker
    • Mini Measuring Beaker Set

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ ounces bourbon
    • 1 ounce ginger liqueur
    • ½ ounce fresh lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds until drink is well chilled.
      1 ½ ounces bourbon, 1 ounce ginger liqueur, ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
    • Strain into a low ball glass filled with ice.

    Notes

    • Feel free to substitute whiskey for bourbon. 
    • Fresh lemon juice makes a huge difference in the flavor and smoothness of this drink. Avoid the bottled stuff with preservatives. 
    • Shaking this cocktail for at least 20-30 seconds ensures the juice emulsifies with the alcohols and adequately chills the drink. This is especially important if you serve it straight up in a coupe glass instead of over ice. 
    • Recipe from Domaine de Canton. 
     

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kevin Lee says

      December 11, 2019 at 10:27 pm

      Hi Anna - I just looked at the recipe book that came with my Domaine de Canton bottle. It's 1.5 oz of bourbon (not Domaine) and 1 oz of Domaine.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        December 12, 2019 at 7:54 am

        Hi Kevin, I'm definitely guilty of loving anything ginger, so I modified the original recipe to suit my taste. Feel free to adjust the quantities to find the perfect fit for you!

        Reply
    2. Liz says

      March 02, 2019 at 10:04 pm

      Delicious! We were playing around with ginger liqueurs, both homemade and commercial, tonight and saw this recipe. We are adding it to our cocktail list for our very picky relatives. This is a keeper.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        March 03, 2019 at 10:42 am

        Hi Liz, I'm super impressed that you make your own ginger liqueur! Glad you enjoyed the Gold Rush. It's perfect for this freezing weather we're enduring right now. Cheers!

        Reply
      • Max says

        December 19, 2019 at 9:51 pm

        Since I used Eurika lemon which are more bitter I added a splash of simple syrup and couple dashes of orange bitters.

        Reply
        • Anna says

          December 22, 2019 at 2:55 pm

          A eurika lemon? Never heard of them but am totally intrigued! Thanks for sharing your spin!

    3. Mark says

      November 11, 2016 at 10:23 pm

      Thanks that's what I hoped for you'd say

      Reply
    4. Mark says

      November 01, 2016 at 8:32 pm

      Do you recommend a certain bourbon?

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 01, 2016 at 9:05 pm

        Hi Mark, I'm a Bulleit fan, but feel free to use whatever you prefer. Cheers!

        Reply
    5. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      September 28, 2014 at 1:17 am

      Definitely wish I had one of these gold rush cocktails to devour right now, they look and sound seriously amazing.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 28, 2014 at 9:04 pm

        I hope you try one, Thalia. I love them in the fall!

        Reply
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