Ingredients

  • 2 ozbourbon
  • ½ ozcoffee liqueur
  • 2 dashesorange bitters
  • 🍋Flamed orange peel(garnish)

🔧 Tools

mixing glassjiggerbar spoonstrainer

Instructions

  1. Add bourbon, coffee liqueur, and orange bitters to a mixing glass.
  2. Fill with ice and stir for 20-30 seconds until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
  4. Express orange peel oils over the drink, optionally flaming the peel for presentation.
  5. Drop the peel into the drink or discard.

📜 History

Created in 2004 by bartender Jon Santer at Bruno's in San Francisco, later gaining fame at Bourbon & Branch. The name playfully references Bulleit bourbon. The flamed orange twist became a signature theatrical element that helped the drink spread by word of mouth. Featured in The Bar Book and Three Ingredient Cocktails, cementing its modern classic status.

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