Revolver is a powerful and aromatic modern cocktail made with bourbon whiskey and coffee liqueur. The roasted notes of coffee and the warm character of whiskey combine to create an intense yet balanced drink. It is a deeply flavored cocktail especially preferred in the evening.
The Revolver cocktail is one of the standout recipes of the modern cocktail world. Created in 2004 by Jon Santer, a renowned bartender at the Bourbon & Branch bar in San Francisco. Inspired by whiskey-based cocktails such as the classic Manhattan and Old Fashioned, Santer wanted to develop a recipe with more distinction and character.
The use of coffee liqueur gives the cocktail deep and roasted flavors. This is combined with the warm and spicy character of the whiskey to create a very balanced drink. The orange bitters adds a light citrus aroma to the cocktail, making the flavors more pronounced.
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Revolver quickly became a modern classic. It is considered a strong yet balanced alternative, especially for those who love coffee-flavored cocktails. Today it is on the menus of many modern cocktail bars and is considered a good example of creative whiskey-based recipes.
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Ingredients
Unit System
60 mlBourbon
15 mlCoffee Liqueur (Kahlúa or similar)
2 dashOrange Bitters
·Ice
Orangepeel (garnish)
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Method
1
Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2
Add bourbon, coffee liqueur and orange bitters.
3
Stir with a bar spoon for about 20 seconds to chill the drink well.
4
Strain into the chilled coupe glass.
5
Squeeze the orange peel over the glass to release the flavor and add as a garnish.
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Bartender Tips
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Using an intensely flavored coffee liqueur significantly enhances the character of the cocktail.
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A bourbon with pronounced vanilla and caramel notes works better in this recipe.
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Rubbing the orange peel on the rim of the glass makes the scent of the drink more vibrant.
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