Turn up the heat this winter with our straightforward Brave Bull recipe! The blend of Tequila, Coffee Liqueur, Mole Bitters and a touch of lemon peel creates a cocktail that's the perfect answer to winter's chill.
Prep time: 1 minute minute
Mixing time: 1 minute minute
- 2 oz Reposado Tequila
- 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
- 2 dashes Mole bitters
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist - for garnish, optional
Fill your Old Fashioned glass with a generous amount of ice cubes. Give it a quick stir to chill the glass.
Pour 2 dashes Mole bitters over the ice.
Add 2 oz Reposado Tequila.
Measure and pour 1 oz Coffee Liqueur into the glass.
Stir the ingredients gently.
Place a lemon twist on top of the glass for garnish (optional).
Substitutes:
- Tequila: If you don't have Reposado Tequila, any other can of Tequila can be used to make this cocktail. You can also try using Mezcal for a smokier, more potent twist.
- Kahlua: If you're out of Kahlua, try using another coffee liqueur like Tia Maria or Espresso Borghetti.
- Mole Bitters: You can substitute them for classic Angostura bitters or chocolate/cacao bitters. If you don’t have any bitters on hand, you can simply omit this step.
Making a Pitcher of Brave Bull:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Reposado Tequila, 8 oz of Kahlua, and 16 dashes of Mole bitters.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Tequila, Kahlua, and bitters. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute; several brands are available that mimic Tequila's flavor quite well. Otherwise, you can use fresh orange juice as a substitute. You can also try making your own substitute by mixing together water, a pinch of smoked salt, a splash of tonic, and a bit of agave syrup (to taste).
- Kahlua Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic coffee-flavored syrup or make your own by combining strong brewed coffee with sugar and reducing it on the stove.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Kahlua Substitute: Regular Kahlua is not vegan as it contains sugar that may be processed with bone char. Opt for a vegan coffee liqueur, like Tia Maria, Espresso Borghetti (there are of course plenty of others).