Welcome to Episode 75 of Thirsty Thursday Cocktails! In tonight’s episode of Your Bourbon Journey, Rebecca walks you through how to craft “The Patriarch Gold”—a sophisticated, spirit-forward Father’s Day classic built for true whiskey lovers.
If you love a classic Old Fashioned, a Toronto, or a Monte Carlo, this elegant and robust variant is the perfect upgrade. We are anchoring this heavy-hitting build with a massive 2 oz pour of Knob Creek Single Barrel 120 Proof bourbon. Known for its rich notes of dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and deep oak, this high-proof expression provides the perfect structural backbone.
To bring balance, texture, and a beautiful herbal complexity, we split the modifiers between the iconic Amaro Nonino and a touch of rich, velvety bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup. Tied together with savory molasses bitters and bright orange bitters, this cocktail delivers a long, warming finish with lingering notes of leather, toasted nuts, and soft baking spices. It’s strong, steady, and classic—perfect for celebrating Father’s Day.
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📜 THE RECIPE & INSTRUCTIONS
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon (120 Proof)
- 0.75 oz Amaro Nonino
- 0.25 oz Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
- 2 dashes Molasses Cocktail Bitters
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
- Garnish: Expressed Orange Peel
Instructions:
- Combine the Knob Creek 120, Amaro Nonino, barrel-aged maple syrup, and both styles of bitters into a mixing glass.
- Fill the mixing glass with solid ice.
- Stir thoroughly for 30 to 45 seconds to achieve an ice-cold chill and proper dilution.
- Strain cleanly into a chilled rocks glass over a single large, clear ice core.
- Express a fresh orange peel over the top to release the bright citrus oils, drop it in as a garnish, and enjoy!
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