Episode 64 The Goldrush

Mar 6

Ep. 64: Gold Rush-Season finale, just in time for St. Paddy’s

Welcome to Season 4 episode 64 of The Art of Drinking with Join Jules and Your Favorite Uncle

Our last episode of Season 4 brings us to the Gold Rush. We couldn’t end so close to St.Patrick’s Day without giving you a cocktail to celebrate your Irishness. Uncle B gives us the recipe for the classic(?) Gold Rush cocktail and goes into the history behind the drink, as well as a random jazz session of thoughts. Jules gives us the Golden Chocolate Rush and tips on how to make your beverages green without using dye.

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What do we need for today’s episode?

For Brad’s Gold Rush

Boston Shaker
Jigger
Bourbon, no stronger than 100 proof but a little beefier than 80 proof
Lemons
Honey syrup
Strainers, hawthorn & fine mesh
Rocks glass
Ice
Lemon twist, for garnish

For Jules’ Golden Chocolate Rush

Boston Shaker
Jigger
Irish Whiskey
Lemons
Honey syrup
White creme de cacao
Optional, edible gold glitter
Strainers, hawthorn & fine mesh
Rocks glass
Ice
Lemon twist, for garnish

Get Brad's Goldrush recipe

Get Jules' Golden Chocolate Rush recipe

So where did the Gold Rush come from?

The Gold Rush cocktail is a relatively modern classic, believed to have been invented in the early 2000s by T.J. Siegel, a bartender at Milk & Honey in New York City.

The Gold Rush cocktail is essentially a variation of the classic Whiskey Sour, made with bourbon, lemon juice, and honey syrup instead of the traditional simple syrup. Its name is a nod to the Gold Rush era in American history, which took place in the mid-19th century and saw a massive influx of people seeking fortune in the California gold fields.

This week’s tip: how to make your drinks green, without food dye!

First: Yellow + Blue = Green
- So pineapple juice and blue curacao for example
Use liqueurs
- Like Midori, creme de menthe, or chartreuse or absinthe!
Use green ingredients
- Like cucumber juice, honeydew juice, or get crazy with an avocado syrup
Instead of green dye, try a natural food coloring like spirulina or matcha powder