| 2 | oz | Bourbon, Knob Creek |
| 3⁄4 | oz | Lemon juice |
| 3⁄4 | oz | Honey syrup |
| 2 | ds | Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters |
Instructions
Shake briefly and strain over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with an orange twist.
History
Part of our "Spirit of Johnson City" drink menu from the launch of our new bar program in the spring of 2012. Named for the Blues artist, Blind Lemon Jefferson, who resided in Johnson City in the early 1920's.
From other users
- Delightful. I used Rye instead of bourbon because I worried about it being too sweet. It was perfect with rye.
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2 Comments
Delightful. I used Rye
Submitted by jaba on
Delightful. I used Rye instead of bourbon because I worried about it being too sweet. It was perfect with rye.
Identical to TJ Siegals(Milk
Submitted by Fransos on
Identical to TJ Siegals(Milk&Honey) modern classic, the Gold Rush from 2001, except for the addition of orange bitters and the garnish.