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🥃 Signature Craft Cocktail
🍂 Bourbon & BBQ
The Texas Gold Rush
A savory twist on the classic Gold Rush cocktail. Smooth bourbon meets tangy Carolina Gold BBQ sauce, fresh apple cider, and a kick of heat — an autumn-inspired sipper that bridges the bar and the backyard.
Style
Shaken Cocktail
Serves
1 Cocktail
Prep Time
5 min
Flavor
Tangy & Warm
Ingredients
The Cocktail
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 1 oz Fresh apple cider
- ¾ oz Fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz Honey syrup (2:1 honey to water)
- Ice
Bourbon note: Use a mid-range bourbon with caramel and vanilla notes.
Save the top-shelf stuff for sipping neat.
The Bearded Touch
- ½ tsp TEXAS GOLD RUSH BBQ Sauce
- 2–3 dashes BEARD OF FIRE Hot Sauce
Rim Mix (Optional)
- Brown sugar
- BEARDED BUZZ Seasoning
- Pinch of cayenne
- Mix 2:1:pinch ratio
Garnish
- Thin apple slice
- Lemon twist
- Cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Rim (Optional)
Mix brown sugar, BEARDED BUZZ Seasoning, and a pinch of cayenne. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip into the sweet-heat mixture. Set aside.
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Make the Honey Syrup
If you haven’t already, combine 2 parts honey with 1 part warm water and stir until dissolved. Let cool. This keeps in the fridge for weeks.
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Build the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine: bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, honey syrup, ½ tsp TEXAS GOLD RUSH BBQ Sauce, and 2–3 dashes of BEARD OF FIRE Hot Sauce.
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Shake It Hard
Add ice and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds. You want it cold and well-integrated — the BBQ sauce needs the agitation to fully incorporate.
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Strain & Serve
Double strain over a large ice cube (or fresh ice) into your rimmed rocks glass. The double strain removes any pulp and keeps it silky smooth.
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Garnish
Float a thin apple slice on top and add a lemon twist. For extra fall vibes, rest a cinnamon stick across the rim.
Finish line: Serve immediately. The honey and cider want to be enjoyed cold.
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