Orlaith Costello
June 29, 2023

Find out what all the buzz is about honey and bourbon cocktails — from the experts in the craft.

Two industrious brands have come together to celebrate honey and bourbon with the launch of the Gold Rush cocktail. Maker’s Mark Bourbon and Beechworth Honey have created the new cocktail, a luscious combination of raw honey syrup and classic bourbon finished with a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice. It’s sure to be your go-to cocktail this winter.

We’ve teamed up with both brands to provide a charming escape in honey country, complete with Maker’s Mark cocktail kit. Check out our deep dive into this new partnership and uncover the philosophies shared by these two companies from opposite sides of the planet.

Find out what all the buzz is about honey and bourbon cocktails — from the experts in the craft.

How to Make the Gold Rush

Your new favourite cocktail

  • Gather your ingredients:

    Gather your ingredients:

    Two parts Maker’s Mark Bourbon, 3/4 part Beechworth Honey syrup (two parts honey, one part hot water), 3/4 part fresh squeezed lemon juice.
  • Combine in a shaker with ice

    Combine in a shaker with ice

  • Shake shake shake

    Shake shake shake

  • Pour over ice

    Pour over ice

  • Cheers!

    Cheers!

We’ve teamed up with Maker’s Mark and Beechworth Honey to offer a totally exclusive Concrete Playground Trips deal to stay at The Hive Apartment and enjoy the fruits of their new partnership: The Gold Rush Cocktail, a symphony of pure Australian honey and the bold flavours of bourbon.

Illustrations: Barry Patenaude

Images: Gavin Green, Pablo Martin

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