Indulge in the rich and complex flavors of our Black Gold Whiskey Cocktail. Made with premium whiskey, smooth Kahlua and orange liqueurs, and aromatic bitters, this sophisticated drink is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re sipping it on a cozy night in or serving it to guests, this cocktail is sure to impress with its bold and luxurious taste.
This recipe was originally posted in 2017 so it was time for an update. I’ve added detailed instructions to help you make it but no changes were made to the ingredients.
Bootleg Black Gold Whiskey Cocktail is smooth, a little sweet beverage with orange essence. This cocktail recipe is great after dinner or an anytime drink for sipping. Even if Whiskey isn’t your thing, this drink whiskey cocktail could have you changing your mind.
My Bootleg Whiskey Recipe is similar to a Whiskey and Kahlua Cocktail known as a revolver. However, I’ve amped up the booze for a dangerously smooth and delicious Black and Gold Cocktail.
You are going to love this boozy Whiskey cocktail recipe sweetened with Kahlua and finished with an essence of orange.
Why You’ll Love This Gold Cocktail
Here are some reasons why you are going to love this Kahlua Whiskey Cocktail.
It’s so easy to make! Simply mix it up, shake it in ice, strain it into a glass, and sip.
Perfect for sipping alone or as an after-dinner drink. When you want something simple to make and deliciously smooth, you will reach for this Black and Gold Cocktail.
Equipment Needed to Make Gold and Black Whiskey
Shaker. Shake this one over ice first. But strain out the ice because it is best enjoyed slowly. Ice would dilute the taste.
Strainer. Removes the ice from the drink as it is poured into your cocktail glass.
Cocktail glasses. You might as well enjoy your drink in something beautiful and have the perfect amount for an evening cocktail. I found these glasses in an antique store and just love them.
Vegetable peeler. I use a peeler to peel the rind of the orange into strips.
Ingredients For Your Black Gold Whiskey Cocktail
The best tip for making a good cocktail is to use good ingredients. Start with ingredients that stand on their own with good quality.
Good Whiskey. Use a smooth whiskey or bourbon.
Kahlua. A liqueur made from coffee beans and rum.
Orange Liqueur. Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge is our choice.
Orange Bitters. This is a cocktail flavoring made from the peels of Seville oranges, cardamom, caraway seed, coriander, anise, and burnt sugar in an alcohol base. It is not the same as standard Angostura aromatic bitters.
Orange Rind Strips. The rind adds a little flavor to the rim of your cocktail glass so that it’s the first flavor that hits your palette. It is also used for garnish.
How To Make A Bootleg Whiskey Recipe
It’s only going to take you about five minutes to make this drink, and your evening will thank you for it.
Step One. In a shaker, combine Whiskey, Kahlua, Bitters, and Grand Marnier together with a couple of ice cubes. Shake until thoroughly chilled.
Step Two. Wipe the rim of a cocktail glass with a strip of orange rind.
Step Three. Pour mixed alcohol into a cocktail glass, straining out the ice.
Step Four. Garnish with the strip of orange rind used to rim the glass.
Gold Cocktail FAQ
This drink is served chilled “straight-up” which means shaken with ice and then strained into the glass. We don’t recommend that this cocktail be served over “rocks” (ice) because the drink will lose its flavor as it’s diluted by the ice.
Cocktails served over ice are generally drank a little quicker. This Bootleg Whiskey Recipe is meant to be sipped.
Bourbon is a type of whiskey. Whiskey is made from fermented grains and then aged in oak barrels. Bourbon must be made from at least 51% corn and aged in charred oak barrels.
Yes. You can use any whiskey or bourbon that you prefer. That can be rye or wheat whiskey or bourbon. Irish or American, it is all about your preference. The whiskey you use will have a specific taste in this whiskey cocktail recipe. My recommendation is to choose a smooth whiskey which is usually a lower proof. High-proof whiskeys can taste and feel “hot” or burn in your mouth.
A few moderately priced whiskeys that tend to be smooth include:
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Maker’s Mark Bourbon
Tips to Make the Perfect Black Gold Whiskey Cocktail
For a perfectly chilled cocktail, make sure you shake it in the ice thoroughly before straining it. Don’t skimp on this step even though it is tempting.
If you use a whiskey that doesn’t taste good, it’s not going to get better mixed into a cocktail.
A vegetable peeler makes great orange rind strips. Don’t press too hard so very little of the pith sticks to the strip.
Other Amazing Cocktail Recipes You Will Love
- Cuban Manhattan
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- Italiano Cocktail
- Godmother Cocktail
- Salted Caramel German Chocolate Cake Shot from Take Two Tapas.
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Bootleg Black Gold Whiskey Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 parts Whiskey
- 1 part Kahlua
- 1 part Orange liqueur
- Orange bitters
- Orange rind strips
Instructions
- In a shaker, combine Whiskey, Kahlua, two shakes of Orange Bitters, and Grand Marnier together with a couple of ice cubes. Shake until thoroughly chilled.
- Wipe the rim of a cocktail glass with a strip of orange rind.
- Pour mixed alcohol into a cocktail glass, straining out the ice.
- Garnish with the strip of orange rind used to rim the glass.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
Our alcoholic beverages used to consist primarily of a lite beer. From there we started enjoying the microbrews a little more, which we still do, but now we have moved into sipping cocktails like this Gold Cocktail.
John came up with the Bootleg Black Gold Whiskey Cocktail recipe, and if we still had to worry about “Prohibition”, I’d probably have a still in my basement just so I could sip one now and then.
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Erika Mittermaier
Tuesday 19th of November 2024
I pinned this cocktail over 2 years ago and it's still my favorite cocktail. It's a great go-to dinner party drink, but equally enjoyed sipping on a cozy night at home with myself. Thank you! (Also, Buffalo Trace wins.)
Julie Menghini
Wednesday 20th of November 2024
Thank you, Erika! I love an easy drinking boozy drink like this one too and still love Buffalo Trace too!
Mike
Tuesday 26th of May 2020
The addition of the Kalua is a great way to change things up some when offering cocktails.
Leslie DeCamp
Sunday 7th of July 2019
Thank you Julie, the whiskey cocktail sounds delicious... I will have to try. Have you ever tried Evan Williams bourbon? It’s a good one.....
Cindy S.
Saturday 19th of October 2024
@Leslie DeCamp, Evan Williams is my go to bourbon!! I tried it once and have never gone back to what I was drinking! It is very smooth and never leaves a burn. We use it in all our bourbon cocktails
Julie Menghini
Sunday 7th of July 2019
Thank you, Leslie! I like a good bourbon but haven't tried Evan Williams. I am liking Larceny or even Templeton Rye. I'll give it a try for investigative purposes you know?
frugal hausfrau
Monday 3rd of April 2017
What a gorgeous cocktail! I think this looks like it could have been from the roaring 20's!
Mollie
Julie Menghini
Tuesday 4th of April 2017
Thank you, Mollie! I find that kind of history so fascinating. Call me goofy!
Milena | Craft Beering
Monday 3rd of April 2017
This is a cocktail I can get behind:) Craft beer and whiskey have so much in common.
Julie Menghini
Tuesday 4th of April 2017
Thank you! Definitely going to check out Milena! Sounds like we have a lot in common!