Black and Gold Rush Cocktail: A Saints-Inspired Drink from Costera New Orleans

There’s no better way to toast the Saints than with a cocktail that celebrates the team colors themselves. The Black and Gold Rush Cocktail is bold, balanced, and just the thing to sip on while cheering through all four quarters. With bourbon as its base and a smooth blend of amaro, lemon juice, and honey, this cocktail is as New Orleans as game day itself.

This Black and Gold Rush Cocktail comes from General Manager Steve Groom at Costera, a Spanish-inspired restaurant in Uptown New Orleans known for its lively atmosphere and bold flavors. Groom created the Black & Gold Rush cocktail as a nod to the city’s team, and it’s quickly become a game day favorite.

The mix of bourbon and Averna Amaro gives the cocktail its dark, earthy “black” depth, while fresh lemon juice and honey syrup bring out that “gold” brightness. It’s smooth, slightly sweet, and perfect for sipping while you’re watching the Saints march down the field.

Serving Ideas

• Shake up a round of these for your guests and garnish with a lemon twist for an elegant touch.

• Hosting a big crew? Multiply the recipe and mix in a pitcher so everyone can pour as needed.

• Pair this drink with Chicken and Waffles Sliders from The Commons Club for the ultimate New Orleans-inspired game day spread.

The Black and Gold Rush Cocktail from Costera New Orleans is more than a cocktail — it’s a celebration of the team, the city, and the spirit of game day. Whether you’re tailgating or homegating, this drink deserves a spot on your lineup.

If you give it a try, let me know in the comments or on social media — I’d love to see your game day glass raised high. Who Dat!

You can find this cocktail at Costera New Orleans. Learn more at costerarestaurant.com.

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Black and Gold Rush Cocktail

The classic Gold Rush, combining Bourbon, honey and lemon borrows from a Black Manhattan, adding Amaro Averna and Angostura bitters to the mix for a bittersweet, aromatic boost.

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Course: Cocktail/Drinks, cocktails, Drinks

Cuisine: American, New Orleans

Keyword: cocktail, drinks, gameday, party food

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 person

Author: General Manager Steve Groom

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Ingredients

Black & Gold Rush Cocktail

• 1.5 oz bourbon recommended: Wild Turkey
• 0.5 oz Averna Amaro
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.75 oz honey syrup see recipe below
• Ice for shaking and serving
• Lemon wedge for garnish

Honey Syrup

• 3 parts honey
• 1 part water

Instructions

Black & Gold Rush Cocktail

• Add bourbon, Averna, lemon juice, and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
• Shake well until chilled.
• Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
• Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve immediately.

Honey Syrup

• In a small bowl or jar, mix 3 parts honey with 1 part water.
• Stir until fully combined.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Red Beans and Eric

Eric Olsson is the food blogger of RedBeansAndEric.com. He publishes new recipes and interviews weekly. He has developed recipes and written articles for the famous Camellia brand in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been mentioned in Louisiana Cookin‘ magazine and has had recipes featured in Taste of Home magazine – with his Creole Turkey recipe being runner up in their annual Thanksgiving recipe contest. He lives outside of Detroit, Michigan, with his wife and four children.