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Black + Gold

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (55)
Black + Gold image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
1/2 fl oz Hazelnut liqueur
1/2 fl oz Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight)
3/4 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
5 drop Sesame oil

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of dehydrated lemon slice wheel and sesame oil.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Garnish

  1. Garnish with dehydrated lemon slice wheel and 1 drop of sesame oil on top for aromatics.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Black + Gold contains 191 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 17.51% alc./vol. (35.02° proof)
  • 18.3 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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History

A riff on the Gold Rush created in 2017 by David Rothwhen head bartender at Covina in the Park South Hotel, New York City. (He has since progressed to Beverage Director for HI Hospitality in Florida.)

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Review

Subtle and well-integrated hazelnut liqueur and sesame oil add to this honey and bourbon sour.

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Comments & Discussion

trendomexico Premium Member
For the hazelnut liqueur I always go for the 'Fra Angelico' a misterious bottle always present in every Mexican home bar, even when nobody knows what to do with it. But is 'nutty' very nutty. Sometimes i just go for recipes with the sesame seed oil. I love the flavour. You know what? I will make one just this moment!
score: 0
John Bartel
This is very interesting and enjoyable! Followed the recipe sans garnish. Sesame citrus and honey forward with a hint of hazelnut. A geat way to use a bottle of Frangelico that I wasn't really enjoying... And a bottle of Laws four grain bourbon gor the same reason.
score: 1
Justin Aniello
Agree with the others saying swap the lemon and frangelico, may even kick the lemon down a smidge more next time. Sesame oil and frangelico are a match made in heaven, makes me want to add a little sesame oil to some other frangelico based drinks.
score: 2
Henry Tran
I would also increase frangelico to 22.5ml. It was a bit sour for my taste.
score: 2
Jason Mitchell
I flipped the amounts of lemon and frangelico and found it brought out the sesame perfectly!
score: 2
Kit P
Should I use light sesame oil, or dark/toasted sesame oil?
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
I'd use what you have, but if buying, then the toasted.
score: 2
James Casswell
Too lazy to make a batch of honey syrup so used 10ml of sugar syrup in its place and still ended up with a fantastically well balanced and surprisingly subtle sour. Excellent.
score: 2
lindee horman
I really loved this cocktail. I never imagined how delicious sesame oil could be in a drink ?.
score: 6

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