Black Gold is a decadent hot coffee cocktail layering Triple Sec, Amaretto, Irish cream, and hazelnut liqueur with brewed coffee and cinnamon schnapps. It's finished with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a dessert-like drinking experience.
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Pour first four ingredients into preheated Irish coffee glass.
Add coffee and schnapps and stir.
Top with whipped cream and chocolate and add cinnamon stick.
Best consumed immediately after preparation. Not suitable for advance preparation or storage.
coffee maker or kettle · cocktail jigger or measuring glass · warmed glass or mug
Yes. Substitute Irish cream with Kahlúa or another coffee liqueur, though the flavor profile will shift from creamy-nutty to more coffee-forward.
Use freshly brewed hot coffee—medium to dark roast works well. Avoid overly acidic or weak coffee, as the liqueurs need balance.
Pour liqueurs directly into hot coffee in sequence, then add cinnamon schnapps. Stir gently to blend, or layer carefully for visual effect before serving.
Served hot. The hot brewed coffee is essential to the drink—serve immediately after assembly in a warmed glass or mug.
Yes. Scale liqueurs proportionally, brew coffee in bulk, and keep warm. Add whipped cream and chocolate shavings to each serving individually.
