How to Make a Brave Bull – A Bold Tequila & Coffee Liqueur Cocktail
August 4, 2022 2025-05-22 20:33How to Make a Brave Bull – A Bold Tequila & Coffee Liqueur Cocktail
How to Make a Brave Bull – A Bold Tequila & Coffee Liqueur Cocktail
Meet the Brave Bull — the bolder, smokier cousin of the Black Russian. Made with just tequila and coffee liqueur, this cocktail is strong, simple, and seriously satisfying. If you love coffee, tequila, or both (guilty!), this one’s calling your name. Let’s stir one up.
" The Brave Bull "
☕ Bold Simplicity in a Glass
The Brave Bull cocktail is a minimalist classic — just two ingredients: tequila and coffee liqueur. Sound familiar? Think of it as the tequila-based sibling of the Black Russian, which uses vodka instead.
Its exact origins are a bit of a mystery, but the Brave Bull first showed up in the 1950s, gaining popularity among those who wanted a darker, deeper spin on traditional tequila cocktails. No lime, no salt — just strong spirit and smooth coffee.
While most versions call for a 2:1 ratio of tequila to coffee liqueur, we like dialing the sweetness down a notch. Our mix gives more space to the agave notes of the tequila, but feel free to experiment with the balance until it’s perfect for your taste.
Here's how it's done
Ingredients
100 ml ( 3.33 oz ) Tequila
40 ml ( 1.33 oz ) Coffee Liqueur
How to do it
- Put two ice balls inside the Striped Monk Glass using the Long Garnish Tweezer
- Add the Tequila using the Diamond Spouted Single Jigger
- Pour in the Coffee Liqueur with the Raging Bull Pourer
- Stir the mix well using the Classic Bar Spoon
- Add your favorite matching straw
Proost !
💡 How Long Should You Stir the Brave Bull?
Short answer: longer than you think.
This cocktail doesn’t have citrus or juice, so there’s no shaker needed — but it does need dilution. The Brave Bull is bold and boozy, so stir it over ice for a solid 20–30 seconds to mellow the alcohol and smooth out the flavor.
Use big ice cubes if possible — they melt slower and chill faster without over-diluting.
How do you take your Brave Bull — strong or smoother? Tell us on socials, we’re always up for a stir-versus-shake debate 🔄
