Yuletide Gold

Name: Yuletide Gold
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon; ¾ oz lemon juice; ¾ oz spiced honey syrup; 2 dashes gingerbread bitters; for garnish lemon peel twist; for garnish cinnamon stick; for garnish star anise

Holiday twist on classic Gold Rush cocktail

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

Varies depending on the bourbon used*

Calories

Approximately 200 calories*

Net Carbs

Approximately 15 grams of net carbs*

Ingredients:

AI Request:A drink like a gold rush but Christmas

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: Yuletide Gold is a holiday twist on the classic Gold Rush cocktail. This festive creation combines the smoothness of bourbon with the sweet tang of honey, and introduces the warm notes of holiday spices and citrus. The drink is finished with a dash of gingerbread bitters to encapsulate the spirit of Christmas. It's perfect for cozy nights by the fireplace, holiday parties, or as a novel cocktail to impress your guests during the festive season. Ingredients: - 2 oz bourbon - ¾ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice - ¾ oz spiced honey syrup (recipe follows) - 2 dashes gingerbread bitters - Lemon peel twist, for garnish - Cinnamon stick, for garnish - Star anise, for garnish Spiced Honey Syrup: - 1/2 cup honey - 1/2 cup water - 1 cinnamon stick - 5 cloves - 1 star anise - Peel of one orange To make the Spiced Honey Syrup: 1. Combine honey, water, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, and orange peel in a small saucepan over medium heat. 2. Stir until honey is dissolved. 3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the spices. 4. Allow to cool, then strain into a clean jar. The syrup can be refrigerated for up to two weeks. Cocktail Assembly: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Add the bourbon, freshly squeezed lemon juice, spiced honey syrup, and gingerbread bitters. 3. Shake vigorously until well chilled. 4. Strain into a double old-fashioned glass over a large ice cube. 5. Express a lemon peel twist over the glass to release its oils and drop it in. 6. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and star anise to enhance the festive aroma. Glass: - Double Old-Fashioned Glass The Yuletide Gold is meant to be savored slowly, letting each sip remind you of your favorite holiday memories, with the warmth of the bourbon and the seasonal spices providing comfort and joy in every glass.

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