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Brave Bull Cocktail Recipe

Brave Bull Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
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
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 239

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz Reposado Tequila
  • 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 2 dashes Mole bitters
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon twist - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Old Fashioned Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Bar spoon or long stirrer

Instructions

  • 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).

Notes

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).