The REVOLVER - a bourbon lover's coffee cocktail! (3 ingredients)
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In today’s video we’re making the Revolver! This 3 ingredient cocktail was created as a riff on a bourbon manhattan. To balance out the whiskey, coffee liqueur adds a touch of sweetness and depth. Today we’re using Tia Maria because its rich vanilla notes compliment the bourbon, but feel free to try this with other coffee liqueurs. Remember some liqueurs are sweeter than others, so you may need a touch of sugar to balance it out. Give this one a try if you’re looking for a smooth whiskey sipper! Cheers!
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Intro: 0:00
The History: 0:37
The Booze: 2:30
The Recipe: 4:23
Sips & Sign Off: 5:16
THE REVOLVER RECIPE 4:28
2 oz. (60 ml) Old Grand-Dad Bonded Bourbon
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur
2 dashes Fee Bros. Orange Bitters
Flamed orange oil for garnish
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Last week’s whiskey alternatives were fun, but I’m happy to be back to the real stuff. Cheers, everyone!
I'm about to make this with some of the Lyre's whiskey from last week. Sure, there's alcohol in the coffee liqueur, but the overall will be way reduced! =)
Man right on time the weather hear in Oklahoma has been cloudy, foggy, and misty the last few days. It always put me in a whiskey mood. Definitely had to try this one this weekend.
Nice one - I'll be trying this one soon. Also ... looks like you're within striking distance of 500k subs 🙌🙌🙌
Anders, I really appreciate when you call out a brand (Tia Maria) when you have settled on it after much trial and error. Great value in your recommendations.
Appreciate the comment. Cheers and happy weekend!
We've fallen in love with Mr. Black via Anders' Iced Irish Coffee recipe and recommendation for that bottle in that episode. Looks like it's time for another coffee liquer to find its place on the bar next to Mr. Black! The hunt for these bottles at local stores just adds to the fun of mixology as well.
Totally agree. Anders recommendations are the best! It really sets him apart from many other channels.
You say that but then Anders recommended Mister Black in a recent video. I suppose the Tia Maria works better here - not as dark roasted
I’m looking forward to making this cocktail, I love Tia Maria 👍
Just want to echo what others are saying: I love it when you give a list of recommended labels, and explain what specifically, if anything, that label is bringing to this specific cocktail in place of other possibilities. "I'm using this Burbon, but I don't think it's too important which one. On the other hand, I'm using this cordial, and here is why"
Anders, I really love your channel. My late father was a bartender in Southampton, NY and later at The Breakers in Palm Beach, FL. This was back in the 1970s and 80’s. I never really thought much about making cocktails until Covid. Then, my husband and youngest child, a daughter who was 20 at the time, got into watching different shows and drinking cocktails based on the period of time of the television show. I really got into your channel. Thanks for connecting me to cocktails and in a weird weird way connecting me to my late dad. I wish you all the success in the world.
Love this. Thank you so much for sharing. Cheers
Thanks for explaining why you prefer a particular coffee liquor. Sometimes, people recommend particular brands, but don’t explain why - so it leaves you guessing based on your own preferences. Much appreciated! Looks like a tasty drink!
If you haven’t read Tom Bulleit’s autobiography “Bulleit Proof” then you’re really doing yourself a disservice. Fascinating read into the building of that brand and the huge role the Revolver played in helping take his bourbon mainstream.
Adding this to my “to read” list right now!!😊
Fantastic drink! Although I would say it's more of a riff of an Old Fashioned than a Manhattan as you mentioned (no fortified wine but the Coffee liqueur acts as a sweetener for an Old Fashioned) - I love this drink on a big rock (courtesy of Vino)! Cheers Anders & Az, another modern classic video! 🍹
I'm with you on that. Good call with the big rock too - Vino gets it. Cheers!
Or maybe a Rusty Nail. Somewhere in between.
Was thinking this as well - reminds me of a Godfather, down to the flamed orange zest. Also got me thinking that a Godfather would be improved massively by the ratios of a Revolver
@@AlexWilliams-yy5zk I like a fourth oz of amerato to the liquor
I have also tried the mr black vs kahula vs tia maria and agree that the tia maria wins for this drink. This is also my favourite cocktail to smoke. It even feels thematic with the name - a smoking revolver
You've just spiced up date night! I haven't been to Bourbon and Branch in years and my other half has never been despite living in San Francisco for nearly 15 years. Thanks to this video, I'm taking him for his inaugural visit tonight. Thanks, Anders!
I always love seeing the flaming orange oil, such a neat trick.
I love to see the bloopers. They bring a smile. 😂 Thank you for the content you create. Huge fan here!
My husband and I had this exact build for the Revolver this afternoon and it was awesome! It is one of my favorites!!!
I made this last Sunday crazy enough!! Love this!!
Great episode on the cocktail. Thanks for all of the info.
I made this for my brother, a bourbon drinker, a couple of years ago and he loved it.
Great flame technique and execution.
Awesome to see this video! I also had this at Bourbon and Branch back in 2009, and loved the cocktail along with the experience.
Can't wait to try this one. Congrats on 500k subscribers!🎉
Bourbon, coffee liqueur- two of my favourite things!! Genius 😊
having some guests over tomorrow and ive pre ordered bottles to be delivered to give this cocktail a try im excited to try this cocktail out
I used Tia Maria and it was delicious!! A new cocktail to add to my arsenal. Thank you!
I love Old Grand-Dad! This is the first time I've seen anyone use it in a video, I was happy to see it. 'Cause that's what I've got. xD I'll be making this with that and my homemade coffee liqueur--I made it with dark rum and cold-brewed Trader Joe's beans and it's dope.
Hey! I made this tonight for my wife and myself. I used Bulleit Bourbon and Kahlua with Angostura Orange Bitters. It was very nice. Well rounded and we both enjoyed it a lot. I've never heard of it before. This may go into our weekend rotation. Thanks so much for sharing this enjoyable cocktail, Anders!
This is an absolute BANGER! One of my go-to night caps. Fun to play with different coffee liqueurs, different bitters and with big ol' cube. Okay, now I need to go make one. Cheers Anders! 🥃
Thank you so much for all your work! I have learned so much and am inspired to try new things thanks to your channel. With this one, completely agree that Tia Maria is the best and I am experimenting with ratios - the coffee is a different flavor to pair with bourbon and is delicious but takes a little getting used to if you are in the "old fashioned" arena. I love coffee and this is a delicious drink. So much to learn and so much fun - thank you!!!
Made this just now with Makers Mark and the Canadian-made coffee liqueur described on the label thusly: "1836 Spring Mill Distillery, a John Sleeman & Sons Company, Ward Series, No. 02 Coffee Liqueur" a hand-numbered bottle 626/1500, Batch 3, that I have had for several years without much inspiration to use it. Being a wheat-y bourbon the coffee flavour is really up front and lovely. Plenty sweet enough and this will definitely be going in my favourites notebook. Merci beaucoup, Anders!
Hi Anders, so happy you show us the Revolver. First because I like it ( I make mine with Kalhua but want to buy Tia Maria since few weeks, so I definitely try) and second because I ask you several months ago to show us this cocktail. You are a great CZcamsr, listening their subscribers 😘
Long live to your channel ❤
Cheers 🍸
Thank you!! Found the Tia Maria and made it with Angastora orange bitters. Yum. So good!!! ❤
I finally made this one tonight, exactly as shown. Man, yet another cocktail I learned about from Anders that I will for sure make again many more times!
Gonna have to try this one. Thanks!
Gonna have to try this one! Thanks Anders!! Love the out takes! lol
My favorite. I’ve used many different bourbons. As for coffee liqueur, Borghetti cafe is my favorite to use. NOLA is a little dryer but still works.
This looks delicious! And the Tia Maria gives me warm fuzzzy memories of Jamaca!
Made one of these for my wife tonight! She loved it. Love the channel, Anders.
You always make me want to make your cocktails. That Revolver looks yummy.
Anders, this was excellent!!! I did use Mr Black because that’s what I had on hand, but added just a touch of simple and it was amazing! Cheers! 🥃
Can not wait to try!!!
Okay, at first it just tasted like a very sweet Old Fashioned without the Angoatura bitters. Then after a few seconds I started to get the coffee notes. I let it sit for a little bit like one would an Old Fashioned and it just got better. So much better. I had to add a couple extra dashes of the orange bitters to notice the flavor, but it is so good. Thank you for sharing this recipe Anders, it’s quickly becoming a favorite.
I was just craving a coffee cocktail! Perfect timing
I used Old Grandad bonded and Tempus Fugit Creme de Moka. Delicious! Just enough sweetness, and some chocolate notes. Thank you for the specs! 😊
I'll be making this with "Grind" Love your stuff.
Great cocktail, thanks Anders & Az. Flaming orange oil always looks impressive (probably the child in me)! Definitely yes to the beard!
I love this cocktail. Totally agree with your point on how it needs to be adjusted when working with drier coffee liqueurs. With my own (Algebra Extra Dry), I like to simply add a touch (5ml) of cane syrup, maraschino cherry jar syrup or (sweet) Pedro Ximenez sherry to the mix to round things out. It yields a darker, deeper Revolver with a more intense coffee character, but still balanced and delicious. Love the channel, keep it going!
One of my favorites!!! Tia Maria for sure.
I cannot believe you made this! One of my favorite cocktails
I didn't have any orange bitters, but we had some chocolate bitters. So, we swapped Triple Sec for the Tia Maria and used the chocolate bitters. We were pleasantly surprised with the outcome.
Thanks for sharing! Cool trick with the orange peel
Thanks! I'll make one this evening.
Beard-Yes!
Oz samplin’-Yes!
Outtakes-Yes, Yes, Yes!!
Thx for the tips on this excellent & simple cocktail. Camerawork capturing the garnish flame was mighty nifty. Cheers, all!🥃🍊🔥
Welcome back! Thanks for the share. Love your booze choices.
I love Bulleit, always have a bottle on hand and love coffee as well so this is definitely a must-try for me
Lol, really enjoyed the outtakes on this one!
I’ve never had this drink before, but I like it. (Not a far stretch as I love bourbon based drinks). And, I had all the ingredients! I used Four Roses Small Batch, Kahlúa, and Fee Brothers Orange bitters. I have Mr. Black, but thought I would use the Kahlúa that I had. The beard is cool. Keep it like you have it.
It was a fun little episode and this drink would be right up my alley
Tried this tonight, really really nice drink to sit with
Thanks Anders, love your content and style. I discovered the Revolver within the last year, and make one at least a couple of times per week. My recipe: 2 dashes Fee Bros orange bitters, 1/2 oz Mr Black, 2 oz bourbon (OGD 114, Early Times BIB, etc.), and ~1/8 oz simple syrup, garnish with a flamed orange peel coin. Perfection! Although now I need to buy a bottle of Tia Maria 😊. Keep up the good work!
This is great. I just found a new coffee liquor, Cantera Negra, a tequila base coffee liquor and just tried it in the Revolver…. Had some nice sweetness - 40 proof. Thanks for all you do - we love watching every week!!! Doug.
Made it and I like it. Simple to make and used your suggestion on Tia Maria and the same orange bitters you suggested. Used Four Roses Select bourbon. Slacked on the orange this time but definitely won’t next time. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds great!
Great Cocktail, I used some of my homemade coffee liqueur with it, I used Wild Turkey 101, my wife loved the theatrics with the flamed orange peel. My liqueur is on the sweeter side and mixed nicely. Thanks for your videos!
I just made one inspired by the video with wild turkey 101 and it's a tad bit too much alcohol for my taste, but even so the vanilla flavour from tia maria is very upfront, loved it!
Great video, going to try it
I must make this... thank you!
Great to see you making vids again! Hope you enjoyed your time away!
I didn't actually know this was a cocktail, but what my dad and I have been doing is something similar for awhile using a 1:1 Mr. Black and Rye. Then we drip in a few in a few drops of orange oil using a pipette (the pure concentrated orange oil is so strong that 3-5 is all you need depending on how orangey you want it) and serve it on the rocks. If we want to get extra decadent then we add some heavy cream on top and that really pushes it to new levels of goodness.
Oooohhh, going to try the heavy cream idea now
That sounds pretty amazing. I love Mr. Black.
I would try that!
Ive been watching for 4 years. I love your description of history, and tasting notes. Ive tried a few drinks myself, at home of course. Lol. I always look forward to the next episode. keep up the great work. Peace for now ..... mike d
CRAZY! I actually make this drink, or a version of it, already! The play of the flavors of the bourbon and coffee liqueur and the orange bitters. Some good coffees have a citrus tone, so it's a great compliment (I've done it with chocolate bitters which works well, too). If we're talking riffs, I'd say this is more a riff on the Old Fashioned, with the sweet liqueur replacing the simple syrup.
Hey, thanks for the recipe, Im new to the Mixology thing and its an AT HOME schooling. I made this using Kalua and Kentucky Bourbin (thats what we had on hand) and my hubs loved it. I even did the garnish!
Delightful, I don't know how I've been in SF this long and not tried this earlier. I didn't have coffee liqueur in my cabinet when I watched this, so this also inspired me to try substituting with Heering and an absinthe wash - may need a little workshopping but pretty good!
I made three versions of this cocktail over the weekend. I used Basil Hayden bourbon in all three. I tried Caffe Lolita, Café Del Mar, and Journeyman Distillery's Snaggle Tooth Coffee Liqueur for the coffee liqueur. The Snaggle Tooth was by far the most interesting. Great cocktail!
Thanks for the review on this drink, I've enjoyed it several times since I made it for the first time early in December. When I used Mr. Black I came to the same conclusion that it need to be balanced with some sweetness, so I added .25oz of Demerara Syrup
Keep growing the beard! Thank you for making this video. I never heard of this cocktail before and now I know more about coffee liqueurs.
It's great to see the bloopers at the end!
I love the simplicity of this drink Anders. Thanks for sharing and you’re right that Tia Maria is absolutely perfect for this recipe. Have you ever thought about doing a video on garnishes for cocktails? our Aussie friend Steve, the bartender did one and it was fun. I’d like to see your spin on something like that. Best wishes to you and Oz.
Seems more like a riff on Old Fashioned sub-ing coffee liquor for the simple syrup and served up. Also explains why you need a sweeter coffee liquor. Thanks for sharing as always! Now off to buy an extinguisher so I can practice that orange fire ball trick.
A variation on this that I love is making an Amaretto revolver. Split the coffee liqueur with the amaretto. So so good.
The Amaretto sounds good, another option is using orgeat syrup instead of Amaretto.
Thank you!!
Yay on the beard, keep it going. This drink sounds great. Can’t wait to make it.
I started making my revolver with a little Benedictine too, and that made it much better for me
Always good times.
Great content as always! I am following your channel for a long time and you never fail to amaze me! Oh my goodness! Tried it and really loved it! I used Kahlua (already in my bar) and it worked well. I am going to try it with Tia Maria and share my thoughts. Cheers!
I make my own coffee liqueur (prices aren't attractive here) and I love bourbon drinks. Thank you Anders!
Greetings from Poland. Love your content. Keep up the great work 👍
i love this one (well, I love them all, but this one is 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 good)
I'm going to make one right now.
TO THE BAR! ➡️🥃
Excellent…will try it with other coffee liquer
I use belle isle cold brew moonshine instead of other coffee liqueurs. I think the corn based alcohol goes better with bourbon than some of the others. I do use a little simple syrup as well. Great stuff!
Made this exact cocktail last week but used Mr Black, and added 2 bar spoons of maple syrup, because it was a little too coffee-ey lol. What a coincidence, can’t wait to try this way
I would like to see you use Borghetti as a coffee liqueur sometimes! I find it a good balance on sweetness and coffee "power". I shall try Tia Maria if I ever have the chance!
I've made this a couple times with Mr. Black. Adding a quarter ounce rich simple syrup balances it nicely.
This looks like a fun one to try! I feel like tempest fugit moka would be fun to try out in this
Love a Revolver. Though I've also had a riff I'm partial too that uses a drier coffee liqueur and IIRC a quarter ounce of sweet vermouth.
I made this for my fiance and I. We loved it,
Thank you for having us
Just tried this with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Mr. Black, the Fee Bros. Orange Bitters and a splash of simple syrup. It was excellent!
Great cocktail! I used Mr Black though.. I do prefer the dryness of it though.. keep it coming Anders. Always enjoy your content!
Thumbs up for the cocktail and the beard. 👍🏼 I’m going to make this one tonight; thank you! 😀
The beard rocks; great recipe! I used Jack Daniels Bonded, and Mr. Black's; to soften the Mr. Blacks, I added a barspoon of semi-rich simple syrup. Cheers!
cocktail looks very promising, will surely experiment!
beard.. always YAY! all the way all the time