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Revolver

Difford’s Guide
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Revolver image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
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

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How to make

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Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of coin-sized orange zest twist (flamed).

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

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

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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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

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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 The name is also appropriate, as this cocktail was originally made with Bulleit Bourbon.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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Review

Depending on your coffee liqueur, this can be a tad on the dry side, so I've added a splash of sugar. Hence, according to your own tastes, you may want to omit/or increase the sugar, and if adding sugar, then also consider using muscovado or demerara sugar rather than white sugar syrup.

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Comments & Discussion

Gabor
Excellent cocktail. I used Maker's Mark bourbon and Mr. Black coffee liqueur. A little Cointreau really lifts it up.
score: 2
John Hinojos Premium Member
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.
score: 4
Dr Drink
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
score: 3
Kevin Haynes Premium Member
Luxardo espresso is a bit dry to go without the sugar. I won’t rate it until I try again with the sugar.
score: 1
Benedikt Premium Member
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.
score: 2
Mookie Premium Member
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
score: 3
Mookie Premium Member
update: Bardstown wheated was a great choice
score: 3
Werd Bmocsil
: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.
score: 1
Michael Cronin
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.
score: 3
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Toasting citrus zest does impact flavour while also adding theatre.
score: 4
Michael Cronin
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.
score: 1
Wayne Dorothy
My favorite cocktail for May! My version: 2 Wild Turkey 101, .5 Kahlua, 2 dashes orange bitters. Easy and tasty.
score: 2

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