Mr. Brown Cocktail Recipe

Mr. Brown is a wealthy, subtly buzzy, copper-hued cocktail constructed on bourbon, espresso liqueur, vanilla syrup, and some dashes of Angostura and orange bitters. Created in 2011 by bartender Ms. Franky Marshall at New York Metropolis’s Clover Membership, this nightcap-style cocktail drinks like a vanilla-infused Espresso Outdated Common. 

Marshall might have taken a cue from one other trendy traditional. Mr. Brown shares the same taste profile with veteran bartender Jon Santer’s early-2000s Revolver, thought of extra of a Manhattan riff that swaps vermouth for espresso liqueur. The Revolver is often served up, skips the vanilla layer, and leans barely drier; it’s additionally usually completed with a flamed orange peel for a smoky, burnt-citrus edge.

The origin of the title is unknown. It might nod to the cocktail’s deep umber hue or to the minor character “Mr. Brown” performed by Quentin Tarantino in his 1992 movie Reservoir Canine.

Why the Mr. Brown cocktail works

Bourbon, espresso, vanilla, and orange are all complementary flavors that work decidedly effectively collectively. Whereas pre-made vanilla syrup is broadly accessible, do-it-yourself is preferable. A easy recipe is featured under. Take care in selecting a espresso liqueur for this cocktail, as it’s a main ingredient.

Bourbon supplies a sturdy, warming base, however the espresso liqueur leads on aroma and palate. A teaspoon of vanilla syrup smooths the sides and amplifies the whiskey’s inherent vanilla notes. Angostura and orange bitters add spice and raise, whereas an orange twist sharpens the citrus distinction for a clear, aromatic end.