Fools Gold cocktail
A delicious cocktail disguised as a refreshing pint of beer—sure to catch your guests off guard!
Equipment
- Shaker
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 ounces Bourbon
- 1 ounce Fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce Honey syrup equal parts honey and hot water, stirred and cooled
- 2 ounces Ginger ale
- Egg white optional, but recommended for foaminess and beer-like appearance
- Lemon wedge For optional garnish
Instructions
- In a shaker, combine bourbon, lemon juice, honey syrup, and egg white (optional).
- Shake vigorously without ice for about 20 seconds (dry shake).
- Add ice to the shaker, and shake again until very cold (about 15 seconds).
- Strain the cocktail into a beer pint glass, filling about ¾ full.
- Gently top with sparkling apple cider or ginger ale to create a convincing "beer" look.
- Allow foam to settle naturally on top.
- Add a lemon wedge on the rim to mimic a casual beer garnish.