Revolver

The Revolver has a rich, smooth, coffee, citrusy, warming flavor profile. A bold bourbon cocktail with coffee liqueur and orange bitters that packs a smooth, sophisticated punch. This modern classic balances the warmth of whiskey with rich coffee notes and a citrus accent.

A Revolver requires 4 ingredients: Bourbon Whiskey, Coffee liqueur, Orange Bitters, Orange Peel.

A Revolver takes about 3 minutes to prepare and is considered easy difficulty.

A Revolver is traditionally served in a coupe, garnished with orange peel.

Yes, you can make a mocktail version of the Revolver by substituting the spirits with non-alcoholic alternatives such as seedlip, non-alcoholic distilled spirits, or flavored syrups and juices that mimic the original flavor profile.

The Revolver was created by Jon Santer around 2003-2004 while he was bartending at Bruno's in San Francisco. Santer, who would later become a prominent figure in the craft cocktail renaissance, was experimenting with ways to create a bourbon-based drink that incorporated coffee elements without falling into the trap of being overly sweet or dessert-like. His inspiration came from classic cocktail structures, particularly the Manhattan, but he wanted something that felt entirely modern. The name 'Revolver' perfectly captures the drink's bold, no-nonsense character. The cocktail gained significant recognition when it was featured in various cocktail publications and became a staple at high-end bars across the country. What makes the Revolver particularly noteworthy is its restraint – using just three ingredients to create something that tastes far more complex than the sum of its parts. The drink has become a modern classic, inspiring countless variations and cementing Santer's reputation as an innovative bartender who understood that great cocktails don't always require lengthy ingredient lists.