Revolver Cocktail Recipe

The Revolver cocktail is a sophisticated modern classic that perfectly balances the warm, caramel notes of bourbon with rich coffee flavors. Created in 2004 by bartender Jon Santer at Bruno’s in San Francisco, this cocktail has quickly earned its place in the contemporary cocktail pantheon. The name “Revolver” is a clever nod to the Bulleit bourbon originally used in the recipe (bullet/revolver connection) and the drink’s powerful kick.

Revolver Cocktail Recipe

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Cuisine: USADifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

3

minutes

Calories

186

kcal

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 60 ml 2 fl oz bourbon whiskey (traditionally Bulleit bourbon)

• 15 ml 1/2 fl oz coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa or Mr. Black)

• 2 dashes 2 dashes orange bitters

• Orange peel for garnish

• Ice cubes

Equipment

• 
  Mixing glass
• 
  Bar spoon
• 
  Hawthorne strainer
• 
  Jigger
• 
  Coupe glass

Instructions

• Fill your mixing glass with ice.
• Add the bourbon, coffee liqueur, and orange bitters.
• Stir gently for about 30 seconds until well-chilled.
• Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe glass.
• Express the oils from the orange peel by twisting it over the drink.
• Garnish with the orange peel.