Revolver Bourbon Cocktail Recipe
The Revolver is a twist on a classic Manhattan. Combining bourbon with a coffee twist. Grab your favorite Bourbon, a coffee liqueur, and a dash of bitters, and you have an easy and sophisticated cocktail. And it looks so good your guests will be impressed. Try the Revolver Bourbon Cocktail Recipe.
Think of a Manhattan without the vermouth and a splash of coffee instead. Serve during the holiday season or all winter long for an easy upscale cocktail.
What You Need For This Revolver Bourbon Cocktail Recipe
The key ingredients are Bourbon and coffee liqueur (Kahlua is the first to come to mind, but there are a lot of new coffee liqueurs to try). Add a dash of bitters and shake in with ice, and you are ready to go.
Step-By-Step How To
- Step 1: Combine the Bourbon, coffee liqueur, and bitters in a cocktail shaker; add some ice and shake until it’s combined and cold.
- Step 2: Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass, garnish with an orange twist, and serve.
Tips For Success
Tip 1 — Make sure to use high-quality ingredients with this cocktail. There isn’t much in it, so each element needs to shine. Find a good Bourbon and try some cold brew coffee liqueurs.
Tip 2 — Find the correct glass; a coupe is perfect, not too big or deep.
Looking for other bourbon cocktail recipes? Check out these posts on Fork Loves Spoon:
Revolver Bourbon Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 1/2 oz coffee liqueur
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- Orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the Bourbon, coffee liqueur, and bitters in a cocktail shaker; add some ice and shake until it’s combined and cold.
- Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass, garnish with an orange twist and serve. (You can also do a flamed orange peel as a garnish; it adds a slightly smokey flavor.)
