Whiskey Sour

The Midnight Fog: Dark, Smoky, & Silky Bourbon Sour

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🌑 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.

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📝 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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Witching Hour Sour: The Perfect Halloween Bourbon Drink

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🧙‍♀️ The “Witching Hour Sour!” A Dark & Delicious Halloween Cocktail! 🥃

Welcome to Thursday Thirsty Cocktails, Episode 41! Tonight, for Halloween Part 2 of 3, we’re stirring up a truly enchanting drink: The Witching Hour Sour!

This isn’t your average cocktail. We’ve taken a classic sour and given it a complex, spirit-forward twist perfect for your spooky celebrations. With a beautiful deep purple hue thanks to the Crème de Cassis, this drink is as mesmerizing to look at as it is delicious to sip.

🌟 Featured Ingredients & Flavor Profile

We’re starting with Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon—chosen for its big notes of brown sugar and cinnamon, making it a fantastic and affordable base spirit.

  • The Color & Tartness: Black Currant Liqueur (Crème de Cassis) delivers a vibrant purple and a delicious sweet-yet-tart flavor.
  • The Spice & Smoke: We’re adding a hint of warming Demerara Syrup and 4 dashes of Bonfire Bitters (they’re more smoky than spicy!) to make you feel like you’re standing over a witch’s cauldron!
  • The Silky Finish: Fee Foam gives this Bourbon Sour its signature silky texture and beautiful white foam top.

🎬 Make the Witching Hour Sour Step-by-Step

Follow along as Rebecca guides you through every step, from the dry shake to the final double strain for that extra-silky mouthfeel. Don’t forget the optional Halloween fun: purple glitter, white glitter on the foam, and a mini witch’s hat garnish! This is the ultimate fall cocktail for fans of bourbon cocktails and anyone looking for a craft cocktail that screams spooky season!

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📋 The Full Recipe: “The Witching Hour Sour”

  • 2 oz of Bourbon 
  • .50 oz of Crème de Cassis
  • .25 oz of Demerara Syrup 
  • .75 oz of Fresh Lemon Juice 
  • 4 dashes of Bonfire Bitters Bitters 
  • 5 dashes of Fee Foam

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker.
  2. Dry Shake for 15-20 seconds to emulsify the Fee Foam.
  3. Add ice and Wet Shake for another 15-20 seconds to chill.
  4. Double Strain into a coupe glass.
  5. Optional: Sprinkle white glitter on the foam and garnish with a witch’s hat pic!

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Kiss of the Vampire 🧛‍♀️ Our Best Halloween Cocktail

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🧛‍♀️ The “Kiss of the Vampire” Cocktail: Thirsty Thursday (Halloween Part 1)

Get ready for the start of our Halloween cocktail trilogy with the “Kiss of the Vampire,” an exciting, spooky Whiskey Sour riff that’s perfect for your next Halloween party!  We’re kicking off Thirsty Thursday Episode 40 by putting a terrifyingly delicious spin on a classic.

🩸 The Recipe: A Bite of Flavor

This isn’t your grandma’s sour! We’ve crafted a cocktail with a deep, bloody color and an electrifying flavor profile:

  • 2 oz Four Roses Single Barrel (OESO): The bourbon‘s rich, dark red fruit notes are the perfect foundation for balance.
  • 1 oz Pomegranate Juice: For that essential tartness and vampire-approved crimson hue!
  • 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice: To perfectly balance the pomegranate and syrup.
  • 0.75 oz Demerara Syrup: Adding a rich, sweet backbone.
  • 3 Dashes Habanero Bitters: The spicy 🌶️ secret ingredient that delivers the “bite” from the vampire!

✨ The Thrilling Presentation

Watch as we make this Halloween cocktail truly spectacular:

  • We add black and red edible glitter and food coloring for a mesmerizing, creepy look.
  • The fee foam creates a beautiful head.
  • It’s served up in a coupe glass and finished with a dramatic bat pick and a sprinkle of extra glitter.

This is the ultimate fall cocktail for fans of bourbon cocktails and anyone looking for a craft cocktail that screams spooky season!

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The Ultimate Smoked BBQ Sour Recipe (KC Style!)

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Thirsty Thursday Cocktails – Episode 30: The Smoked BBQ Sour

Craving that authentic Kansas City BBQ experience, but in a glass? Look no further! 🥃 In this video, we’re shaking up the ultimate Smoked BBQ Sour – a unique bourbon cocktail that’s a direct nod to the smoky, savory, and sweet flavors of KC’s legendary pit-masters.

We’re using a cocktail smoker to infuse deep, woody notes, combining them with rich bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup and the intriguing warmth of Strongwater Bonfire Bitters. Plus, we’re getting that beautiful, velvety texture with Fee Foam for a truly unforgettable sip. This isn’t just a drink; it’s a journey to the heart of BBQ country!

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Ingredients You’ll Need:

  • 2 oz Bourbon – Holladay Rickhouse
  • 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/8 oz (bar spoon) of Apple Cider vinegar 
  • 3/4 oz Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup
  • 5 Dashes of Strongwater Bonfire Bitters
  • 5 Dashes of  Fee Brothers Fee Foam
  • Pinch of Smoked Bacon Salt
  • Pinch of BBQ Rub
  • Optional: Brûléed Lemon Slice

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Your Next Favorite Drink: Monte Whiskey Sour!

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Thirsty Thursday Cocktails – Episode 24 – The Monte Whiskey Sour

Get ready for your new favorite sour! We’re diving deep into the Monte Whiskey Sour, a drink that takes everything you love about a classic whiskey sour and elevates it with incredible depth and aroma.

Our star bourbon, Four Roses OBSF, brings its unique high-rye spice and minty notes to the party, while Amaro Montenegro adds its signature orange, herbal, and subtly bitter charm. Forget plain sugar – we’re using Demerara syrup for a rich, caramel backbone that makes every sip sing.

And the foam? Silky Fee Foam gives you that beautiful, creamy texture without the egg. But the real secret weapon? Aromatic orange bitters for bright zest, and a touch of black walnut bitters for a surprising, earthy richness that will blow your mind. This is balanced, complex, and utterly delicious. 

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Items Needed:

  • Four Roses OBSF Bourbon
  • Amaro Montenegro
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Demerara Syrup
  • Orange Bitters
  • Black Walnut Bitters
  • Fee Foam

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Perfect New York Sour: Master This Stunning Cocktail!

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Craft Your Own Perfect New York Sour! 🍷🍋

Unleash your inner mixologist with our ultimate guide to crafting the New York Sour, a cocktail that’s as stunning to look at as it is delicious to drink! This isn’t just a recipe; it’s a journey into balance, texture, and captivating aromas.

In this video, we’re not just making a New York Sour, we’re showing you how to make our perfect version, designed to hit all the right notes:

Here’s what makes this recipe your new go-to:

  • Spicy Backbone, Smooth Finish: We’re starting with a high-rye bourbon that brings a beautiful kick, perfectly complemented by the bright burst of fresh lemon juice and the rich depth of demerara syrup. It’s sweetness without being cloying, and spice without being overwhelming.
  • Velvet on Your Tongue: The secret to that luxurious, creamy mouthfeel? Fee Foam! It gives you all the glorious texture of an egg white, but with ultimate ease. Get ready for a silky sip every time.
  • Aromatic Layers You Can Savor: We’re dialing up the complexity with a dynamic duo of Angostura Aromatic Bitters for warm spices and Orange Bitters for zesty brightness. Finish it off with an expressed lemon zest for an immediate burst of fresh citrus aroma.
  • A Feast for the Eyes: Watch as the vibrant dry red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon) beautifully floats atop the frothy base, creating that iconic, show-stopping layer that defines the New York Sour. It’s a cocktail that earns its “oohs” and “aahs.”
  • Harmonious Sips: The chosen red wine isn’t just for looks; it integrates seamlessly, providing a fruity counterpoint that enhances every other flavor in the glass, making for a truly harmonious and unforgettable experience.

Ready to impress your guests and elevate your home bar? Watch now and learn all the tips and tricks to master this stunning classic!

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Ingredients You’ll Need:

  • 2 oz High-Rye Bourbon
  • 1 oz Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 0.50 oz Demerara Syrup
  • 3-5 Dashes Fee Foam
  • 2 Dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters
  • 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
  • 0.75 oz Dry Red Wine (Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon recommended)
  • Garnish: Lemon Zest

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Kentucky Tobacco Sour: A Unique Spin on the Classic Whiskey Sour

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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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