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California Gold Rush Cocktail recipe

California Gold Rush Cocktail with Wine

K.C. Cornwell for California Wines
This refreshing take on the classic Gold Rush cocktail adds a Golden State spin with California Chardonnay.
5 from 2 votes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cocktail:

  • 5 ounces Chardonnay
  • 1 ½ ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ounce lemon-thyme-honey syrup see recipe below
  • Ice
  • Lemon wheel and fresh thyme for garnish optional

For the syrup:

  • cup honey
  • cup water
  • cup lemon juice
  • 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions
 

To make the syrup:

  • Heat the syrup ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Cook at a simmer (do not boil) for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Remove thyme springs and any loose leaves with a spoon, or strain the syrup with a fine strainer.
  • Note: syrup may be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 weeks.

For the cocktail:

  • Fill a highball glass with ice.
  • Add the syrup, lemon juice and Chardonnay and stir to combine. Garnish with a lemon wheel and fresh thyme. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Syrup may be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Keyword lemon, wine cocktail
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