Brave Bull
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 oz José Cuervo Tradicional Reposado
- 3⁄4 oz Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur
- 6 drop Difford's Daiquiri Bitters
- 2 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s
Method
Glass:
Photographed in an Urban Bar Fluet Old Fashioned 34cl
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
Method:
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Brave Bull contains 171 calories
History:
The Brave Bull emerged during the 1970s on the back of the then-popular Black Russian cocktail.
Recipe adapted from Stanley M. Jones' 1977 Jones' Complete Barguide.
Review:
Your choice of coffee liqueur will dramatically affect how dry/sweet your Brave Bull is. Reposado or añejo tequila tend to sit more harmoniously with the coffee than blanco tequila.
