In episode 8 of Thirsty Thursday Bourbon Cocktails, we’re crafting the ultimate bourbon cocktail set to become your new favorite: the Kentucky Tobacco Sour! My inspiration struck at a bourbon pairing dinner where a chef used Turkish Tobacco Bitters in the appetizer, leaving me completely captivated by the rich aromas and earthy flavors.

The very next day, I seized a bottle of Fee Brothers Turkish Tobacco Bitters, eager to explore its potential. However, I couldn’t find a bourbon-based cocktail that matched my flavor aspirations. So, I put my spin on the classic Whiskey Sour—using Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and a splash of Fee Brothers Turkish Tobacco Bitters.

The result is a delightful fragrance that evokes tobacco leaves—warm, complex, earthy, subtly sweet, and intriguingly floral. The bitters’ notes of nutmeg and clove create a robust cocktail experience. After testing several versions, Wayne and I are confident you’ll love this Kentucky Tobacco Sour as much as we do!

In this video, we will guide you through the cocktail-making process with clear, step-by-step instructions so you can confidently create this exquisite drink—perfect for sharing with friends or savoring solo.

RECIPE: 

• 2 oz. of bourbon
• 1 oz. of Sweet & Sour Mix (or equal parts lemon juice & simple syrup)
• 3 Dashes of Turkish Tobacco Bitters
• 6 Dashes of Fee Brothers Fee Foam (or one egg white)
• Garnish with 3 Dashes of Turkish Tobacco Bitters

DIRECTIONS:

• Add 2 oz. bourbon
• Add 1 oz. of Sweet & Sour Mix
• Add 3 Dashes of Turkish Tobacco Bitters
• Stir in mixing glass until chilled
• Pour into shaker dry (with no ice)
• Add 6 Dashes of Fee Brothers Fee Foam
• Shake for up to 1 minute
• Pour into Coupe Glass
• Garnish with 3 Dashes of Turkish Tobacco Bitters

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