Molasses Bitters

🌑 The Midnight Fog: JET-BLACK Smoked Bourbon Sour (Halloween Cocktail)

Welcome to Episode 42 of Thirsty Thursday Cocktails! I’m Rebecca, and tonight we conclude our three-part Halloween special with the most dramatic drink of the series: The Midnight Fog.

This isn’t your average bright whiskey sour—it’s a dark, velvety, and complex riff inspired by a stormy midnight scene. We’re using Activated Charcoal for its striking jet-black color and a cocktail smoker for an epic “fog” presentation!

If you love sophisticated, spirit-forward drinks with notes of caramel, dark spice, and savory leather, this is the bourbon cocktail for you!

🥃 Flavor Profile

Spirit: Bulleit High-Rye Bourbon
Color: Jet-Black (from Activated Charcoal)
Texture: Velvety & Silky (from Fee Foam)
Key Notes: Caramel, Molasses, Leather/Tobacco, Charred Oak, Bright Lemon Zest.

🛒 Ingredients & Bar Tools (Amazon)

We used some specific, unique ingredients for the dark color and complex flavor. Check out the links below!

Smoker Kit 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗨𝗠: https://amzn.to/40BBUkP
Fee Brothers Turkish Tobacco Cocktail Bitters: https://amzn.to/4kroHD2
Fee Brothers Molasses Cocktail Bitters: https://amzn.to/4qzt7KS
Activated Charcoal: https://amzn.to/4ofeNpC
Edible Glitter (orange, white, black, violet): https://amzn.to/4oHCkPC

(Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

“Please note: Activated charcoal is used purely for color and may interfere with certain medications. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any concerns!”

📝 The Midnight Fog Recipe

2 oz Bulleit Bourbon (High-Rye)
1 oz Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
3 Dashes Molasses Bitters
2 Dashes Turkish Tobacco Bitters
5 Dashes Fee Foam (or Egg White)
1/8 tsp Activated Charcoal (for color)
Optional: Black and White Edible Glitter

Technique: Smoke your chilled coupe glass with Hickory chips. Dry shake ingredients vigorously for 15 seconds. Add ice and wet shake for 15-20 seconds.Strain into smoked glass.

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NOTE: The spirits and items in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the producers for this review. Please drink responsibly.

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