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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...
Mookie
25th May at 19:44
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
29th May at 03:21
update: Bardstown wheated was a great choice
13th February at 01:18
: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.
22nd September 2024 at 20:05
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.
23rd September 2024 at 05:35
Toasting citrus zest does impact flavour while also adding theatre.
22nd September 2024 at 19:24
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.
17th June 2024 at 01:30
My favorite cocktail for May! My version: 2 Wild Turkey 101, .5 Kahlua, 2 dashes orange bitters. Easy and tasty.
10th April 2024 at 07:16
Excuse the but so subtle plug, but this cocktail was my choice for the latest episode of 'Cocktail Mode', my podcast where I pair drinks with retro video games.
I used fairly budget ingredients (as that's what I had to hand) and still enjoyed it a great deal, certainly didn't need the syrup when using Kahlua.
I used fairly budget ingredients (as that's what I had to hand) and still enjoyed it a great deal, certainly didn't need the syrup when using Kahlua.
12th January 2024 at 01:08
Pretty good. I used Mr Black and subbed in maple syrup for the simple. It's a strong, rich cocktail.
7th September 2023 at 03:09
Delicious, love it as a nightcap. Used Mr. Black and cinnamon syrup, the almost smoky mix of coffee and the flamed orange with the bourbon makes it feel like the wild west distilled into a drink. Absolute delight if you're in that sort of mood.
6th August 2023 at 14:10
I really enjoyed this without the sugar.
19th February 2022 at 17:37
Yep this works, used Bulleit Bourbon instead and it was a pleasant warm cocktail not overly coffee dominant
not sure it needed the sugar syrup though
not sure it needed the sugar syrup though
6th April 2024 at 19:25
I was under the impression that Bulleit was the standard (if nothing else given the perfect fit between "revolvers" and "bullets").
30th January 2022 at 03:18
I used Mr. Black coffee liqueur, which is a bit drier than Kahlua, but for sweetness I used just a little maple syrup. I also added 1/4 oz. of triple sec to round out the flavor and play off the orange bitters.
29th December 2021 at 01:03
This is my go-to when I don't know what else to make, though mine's a bit different.
I use a less-sweet coffee liqueur than Kahlua, and instead of any sugar, I add 1/3 oz sweet vermouth.
I use a less-sweet coffee liqueur than Kahlua, and instead of any sugar, I add 1/3 oz sweet vermouth.
14th December 2021 at 13:43
This drink pairs very well with some chocolates!
16th September 2021 at 18:05
Found this one on liquor.com sans sucre, and I concur with other drinkers, can't imagine this being any sweeter
5th April 2021 at 22:53
I tried Grand Marnier instead of the sugar syrup to amp up the orange flavor.
Are these Nick&Nora size portions? I had to go 1.5 to get a Coupe size serving. Or maybe I just like to drink more!
Are these Nick&Nora size portions? I had to go 1.5 to get a Coupe size serving. Or maybe I just like to drink more!
22nd September 2024 at 19:53
I had to double mine for a weird Nick & Nora/Coupe glass I have.
31st March 2021 at 05:49
I must say that I am quite taken with this cocktail. Deceptively simple, I found it absolutely smooth and delicious with Bulleit bourbon and Kahlua. No additional sweetness needed. Will definitely make this one for friends.
Anonymous
23rd March 2021 at 21:45
Nice after dinner cocktail. I think sugar is not necessary. Just be careful with the orange garnish as orange bitters already are a citrus back note.
16th March 2021 at 00:27
With Bepi Tosolini Expre bitterness wasn't an issue, a delicious after-dinner indulgence. Then, because I'm a terror, I had another with 5ml of Frangelico added. That was lovely too.
2nd July 2020 at 06:27
Delicious after-dinner sipper. A little Kahlúa adds a lot of flavor. Try it!
29th June 2020 at 17:23
I don’t feel this needs the sugar syrup at all with Kahluha. Tasty drink.