Take your Old Fashioned to the next level with The Amber Coast, a rich, spirit-forward smoked cocktail that bridges modern mixology with a piece of liquid history! In Episode 72 of Thirsty Thursday Cocktails, Rebecca crafts a sophisticated twist on the classic bourbon cocktail using a bold, high-rye bourbon and a secret vintage ingredient from 1983.

Whether you love whiskey tasting, exploring complex bourbon recipes, or looking for the perfect transitional spring-to-summer drink, this craft cocktail delivers massive flavor. We are combining robust oak and black pepper notes with a unique vanilla-citrus sweetness and a clean, smoky finish. Grab your cocktail mixing glass and smoke infuser, and let’s mix a drink together!

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The Recipe: The Amber Coast

• Style: Smoked Old Fashioned / Spirit-Forward
• Glassware: Heavy Rocks Glass
• Ice: One large clear cube
• Smoke Agent: Cherry Apple wood

Ingredients:

• 2 oz High-Rye Bourbon (Featured: Green River Full Proof)
• 0.5 oz French 43 Liqueur
• 0.25 oz Dry Vermouth (Featured: Vintage Stock/Schenley circa 1980s)
• 3 dashes Jeptha Creed Strawberry Ginger Bitters
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters
• Garnish: Expressed Orange Peel

Instructions:

1. Combine the High-Rye Bourbon, French 43, Dry Vermouth, and both types of bitters in a cocktail mixing glass.
2. Add ice and stir for 15–20 seconds for optimal chilling, integration, and dilution.
3. Strain the mixture into a heavy rocks glass over a single large, clear ice cube.
4. Express a fresh orange peel over the top of the glass to release the citrus oils, then drop it in.
5. Use a cocktail smoker to infuse the drink with burning cherry wood smoke. Let the smoke settle to caramelize the oils.
6. Serve, sip, and enjoy responsibly!

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