Golden Grove Citrus Cocktail Recipe

Bright, sun-warmed citrus with a golden depth — Still Syrups' Golden Grove syrup is the secret to a cocktail that tastes like it took all afternoon to make. It takes about two minutes.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz bourbon or aged rum
• 1 oz Still Syrups Golden Grove Syrup
• 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
• 2 oz sparkling water
• Ice
• Orange peel and fresh thyme to garnish

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add bourbon, Golden Grove syrup, and fresh lemon juice.
3. Shake well for 10–15 seconds until chilled.
4. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
5. Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
6. Express an orange peel over the glass and garnish with a thyme sprig.

Make It a Mocktail

Replace the bourbon with sparkling water and add a splash of apple cider vinegar for complexity. Garnish the same way — it's stunning.

Pro Tips

• Golden Grove also shines in an iced tea — stir 1 oz into cold black tea for a citrus-forward afternoon drink.
• Try it in a sparkling lemonade: 1 oz syrup + 8 oz sparkling water + squeeze of lemon.
• Pairs beautifully with honey-forward spirits like Scotch or mead.

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