Brave Bull
Tequila and coffee liqueur over ice. A Mexican take on the Black Russian.
Built in glass · Rocks glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 30% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 30 ml Coffee liqueur
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 45 ml tequila (blanco) into the glass
- Pour 30 ml coffee liqueur into the glass
- Serve
About the Brave Bull
The Brave Bull is a tequila and coffee liqueur drink from the 1950s. It is the tequila version of the Black Russian.
The coffee family. Coffee and spirits have long been paired across Europe, from the Spanish carajillo to the Italian caffè corretto. Irish Coffee was created at Foynes in Ireland in the early 1940s, and the Espresso Martini in London in the 1980s. These drinks belong to the after-dinner tradition.
Brave Bull FAQ
What's in a Brave Bull?
45 ml tequila (blanco), 30 ml coffee liqueur.
How strong is a Brave Bull?
About 30% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Brave Bull?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Brave Bull in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
