Regal Gold Rush

Theo Lieberman, created for Lantern's Keep | New York

A simple grapefruit peel in the cocktail shaker helps balance the honey sweetness of this classic cocktail, Lieberman says. It also adds a brisk, citrusy aroma.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 2 ounces bourbon, preferably Buffalo Trace
  • 2 ounces bourbon, preferably Buffalo Trace
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce honey syrup (3:1, honey:hot water)
  • 3/4 ounce honey syrup (3:1, honey:hot water)
  • 1 4-inch by 2-inch grapefruit peel
  • 1 4-inch by 2-inch grapefruit peel

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing tin and shake with ice.
  2. Strain into an Old-Fashioned glass over fresh ice.

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