Revolver Cocktail Recipe
Written by This easy Revolver Cocktail recipe is your perfect companion for a crisp fall evening! It's a drink that invigorates with bourbon, coffee liqueur, and orange bitters.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 189
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- ½ oz coffee Liqueur
- 2 dashes Angostura orange bitters
- Ice cubes
- Orange twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Mixing Glass
- Strainer
- Cocktail Glass
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail glass with ice to chill it.
- Add 2 dashes Angostura orange bitters to a mixing glass.
- Measure and pour ½ oz coffee Liqueur.
- Pour 2 oz Bourbon into the mixing glass.
- Fill your mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Stir the ingredients gently using a bar spoon for about 20 times.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Bourbon: If you don't have bourbon, rye whiskey can be a good substitute. It will give the cocktail a spicier edge compared to the sweet, full-bodied flavor of bourbon.
- Coffee Liqueur: If you're out of coffee liqueur, you can make a quick substitute by combining equal parts espresso and sugar. Alternatively, chocolate liqueur can also work in a pinch, adding a different but equally delicious dimension to the drink.
- Orange Bitters: You can use Angostura bitters instead if you don't have orange bitters. It won't have the same citrusy note but will still add complexity to your cocktail.
Making a Pitcher of Revolver Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of bourbon, 4 oz of coffee liqueur, and 16 dashes of orange bitters.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the bourbon, coffee liqueur, and orange bitters with ice. Stir well.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into individual chilled cocktail glasses, garnish with an orange twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Bourbon Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic bourbon substitute; several brands are available that mimic the flavor of bourbon without the alcohol.
- Coffee Liqueur Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic coffee syrup or make your own by combining strong brewed coffee and sugar in equal parts.
- Orange Bitters Substitute: You can make a non-alcoholic version of orange bitters by infusing water with orange peel and spices like cloves and star anise.