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Revolver in a coupe, drawn with its ingredient layers

Revolver recipe

StirredCoupeNo ice32% ABV200 kcal

The Revolver is a stirred whiskey cocktail, made with bourbon, coffee liqueur and orange bitters, served in a coupe. It is coffee-rich.

Strength: about 32% ABV in the glass, roughly 24 g of alcohol and about 200 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Jon Santer, Bruno’s, San Francisco, 2004.

Revolver ingredients

Bourbon60 ml (2 oz)
Coffee liqueur15 ml (½ oz)
Orange bitters2 dashes

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Revolver

  1. Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with a flamed orange peel.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Flamed orange peel
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Revolver: quick answers

How strong is a Revolver?
About 32% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 24 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Revolver?
About 200 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Revolver served in?
A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Revolver have?
3 in total: bourbon, coffee liqueur and orange bitters. Simple enough to make at home.

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