Brave Bull
Description
The Brave Bull is a powerful yet sweet cocktail combining tequila and coffee liqueur. Despite its fierce name, it actually features a sweet and rich flavor profile. Popular in America from the 1960s to 1970s, its naming evokes the bravery of bulls, a symbol of Mexican culture. The agave notes of tequila harmonize exquisitely with the deep sweetness of coffee liqueur, creating a cocktail that continues to satisfy sophisticated adult palates.
Origin
Country of Origin: Mexico （1950s-1960s）
The Brave Bull was born in Mexico in the 1950s and became internationally known after being featured in a 1960s American movie. Named after the bull, a cultural symbol of Mexico, the birthplace of tequila, it emerged as a variation of the Black Russian. Its spread coincided with the period of increased tequila exports from Mexico to America, spreading through Mexican immigrant communities.
Birth Date Meaning
A wise person enriched by life experiences
The strength of tequila and the deep flavor of coffee liqueur express the depth of life, symbolizing the intellectual charm of sophisticated adults with rich experiences
Famous Quotes
- "Only the brave know true flavor" - Old Mexican proverb
Trivia
- Known as the 'Mexican Black Russian' since being featured in a 1960s American movie
- The name means 'brave bull,' expressing Mexican bullfighting culture and the strength of tequila
- Despite being a simple recipe of replacing vodka with tequila from Black Russian, it has a unique character
- When served in a cocktail glass with the same ingredients, it becomes a different cocktail called 'Picador'
- Gained popularity in the 1970s with the international spread of tequila and was beloved by Mexican-American communities
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Tequila Blanco - 40 ml
- Kahlúa (Coffee Liqueur) - 20 ml
- Ice - 適量 cubes
Instructions:
- Fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice
- Pour the tequila
- Slowly pour the coffee liqueur (Kahlúa)
- Gently stir to combine
- Garnish with a lime wheel if desired
- Float coffee beans for aroma
- Serve while cold