Name: Revolver
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Bourbon whiskey; 15 ml Coffee liqueur; 2.5 ml Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1); 3 dash Orange bitters

Ingredients

2 fl oz

Bourbon whiskey

1/2 fl oz

Galliano Espresso Coffee liqueur

1/12 fl oz

Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix (optional)

3 dash

Orange Bitters by Angostura

How to make

Glass

Prepare

Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.

Prepare garnish of coin-sized orange zest twist (flamed).

Method

STIR all ingredients with ice.

FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

EXPRESS flamed orange zest twist over cocktail, then use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Revolver contains 206 calories

Alcohol content:

1.8 standard drinks
31.89% alc./vol. (63.78° proof)
25.1 grams of pure alcohol

History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2004 by Jon Santer at Bruno's in San Francisco, USA and named after the Beatles' Revolver album after an argument as to the group's best track with a musician at the bar. The name is also appropriate, as this cocktail was originally made with Bulleit Bourbon.

The Revolver became popular after Jon turned his attention across town to Bourbon & Branch.

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Comments & Discussion

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Gabor 25w

Excellent cocktail. I used Maker's Mark bourbon and Mr. Black coffee liqueur. A little Cointreau really lifts it up.

John Hinojos Premium Member 38w

This was great.
Made it with Redwood Empire (California) Bourbon 101 Whiskey and Flor de Cana coffee liqueur (made with a rum base). Did not need any sweetener.
Perfect for a cold winter evening, watching The Nutcracker ballet and having Cranberry Pistachio biscotti.

Dr Drink 43w

Tried with Mr. Black and felt that the orange bitters clashed with, rather than complimented the cocktail. I may try again with chocolate bitters or I may just write this one off

Kevin Haynes Premium Member 45w

Luxardo espresso is a bit dry to go without the sugar. I won’t rate it until I try again with the sugar.

Benedikt Premium Member 49w

I did not expect this to be this good. Made it with Galliano coffee liqueur and a cheap (but well made) supermarket whiskey and it was amazingly balanced.
Great Espresso Martini alternative for those who don't own an espresso machine.
Will be trying with different whiskeys as the comments here suggest.

Mookie Premium Member 1y

I made mine with St George Nola (and Wild Turkey 101) and it was so good, nothing overly complex but felt like a good showcase for the liqueur. Will be trying it with Bardstown Wheated next

Mookie Premium Member 1y

update: Bardstown wheated was a great choice

Werd Bmocsil 1y

:shrug: maybe a different coffee liqueur? My DW & I both tasted only bourbon. Mine had McAfee's Benchmark 'Old No.8' , Fee Brothers West Indian Orange Bitters, and Kahlua.

Michael Cronin 1y

Can I aks what the purpose of the flamed organge zest twist is? Is it for show or does it add something to the cocktail's flavor? I'm as much about the presentation as I am about the flavor. Many thanks.

Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member 1y

Toasting citrus zest does impact flavour while also adding theatre.

Michael Cronin 1y

Great color for an Autumnal Equinox afternoon cocktail. Well balanced with te Kahlua. Used Buffalo Trace this first time, but will try with a variety of others. Keeper.