Elevate your winter spirits with The Oloroso Dusk—a sophisticated, deep, and intense twist on the classic Boulevardier.
Welcome back to Your Bourbon Journey for Episode 49 of Thirsty Thursday Cocktails! We are currently in Part 3 of our 5-part December Cocktail Series, and tonight, we are moving away from the bright and bubbly into the elegant and mysterious.
If you love a traditional Boulevardier cocktail, you’ll adore this winter variation. By swapping standard vermouth for a rich, sherry-cask-aged Valdespino Sweet Vermouth, we create what we call the “Oloroso Bridge.” This connects the bold, oaky notes of Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon with the herbal bitterness of Campari.
To round out the “forest floor” profile, we’re layering in Black Walnut and Aztec Chocolate bitters. The result? A drink that tastes like a toasted walnut cake drizzled in dark chocolate, enjoyed right by the fireplace.
🥃 Ingredients:
- 2 oz Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon (for those dark chocolate and brown sugar notes)
- 1 oz Campari (the essential bitter backbone)
- 1 oz Valdespino Sweet Vermouth (Oloroso Sherry cask aged)
- 2 Dashes Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters
- 2 Dashes Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate Bitters
- Garnish: One Luxardo Brandied Cherry
🛠️ Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass.
- Add ice and stir for 25–30 seconds to achieve the perfect chill and dilution.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass (or over a large ice sphere in a rocks glass).
- Garnish with a brandied cherry and enjoy your ultimate winter sip!
Next Week: Don’t miss Episode 50! We’re heading to New Orleans for a festive holiday treat: The Pomegranate Sazerac!
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