How To Make The Revolver: The Best Winter Bourbon Cocktail 

Episode 52: The “Single Distillery” Revolver | Cask Strength Bourbon & Coffee Cocktail

Welcome back to Your Bourbon Journey for Episode 52 of Thirsty Thursday Cocktails! Tonight, we are heating up a cold January night with a bold, caffeinated modern classic: The Revolver.

While traditionally made with a high-rye bourbon, we are leveling up this recipe with a “Single Distillery” approach using the incredible spirits from Town Branch Distillery. We’re pairing the massive Town Branch True Cask Bourbon (Batch #005 at 108.6 proof) with the rich, bourbon-infused Bluegrass Sundown Coffee Liqueur.

The result? A velvety, high-proof riff on a Manhattan that features a “Trinity of Bitters” and a flamed orange peel showstopper. If you love Espresso Martinis or Manhattans, this is the winter cocktail you’ve been waiting for.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why High-Malt Bourbon creates a chocolatey, bready profile that loves coffee.
  • How to balance a 100+ proof cocktail with proper dilution.
  • The “Trinity of Bitters” (Mole, Orange, and Cherry) to bridge complex flavors.
  • The secret to the Flamed Orange Peel for a smoky, caramelized citrus aroma.

Recipe Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Town Branch True Cask Bourbon (108.6 Proof)
  • 0.5 oz Bluegrass Sundown Bourbon Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 Dash Mole Bitters (The Earthy Anchor)
  • 1 Dash Orange Bitters (The Brightener)
  • 1 Dash Cherry Bitters (The Fruit Pop)
  • Garnish: Torched Orange Peel

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Dessert in a Glass! The S’mores Old Fashioned

🥃 THE FIRESIDE S’MORES OLD FASHIONED | Dessert Cocktail | Thirsty Thursday Cocktails E48

Welcome to Episode 48 of Thirsty Thursday Cocktails! Tonight is Part Two of our December Cocktail Series, and we are diving into the coziest drink of the season: The Fireside S’mores Old Fashioned!

This recipe is pure holiday nostalgia and perhaps the easiest S’more you will ever make. It’s a truly spirit-forward dessert cocktail that uses the secret weapon of Swiss Miss Shmallow Whiskey to instantly bring the sweet, toasted marshmallow flavor to the party.

We complete the S’more profile by substituting the traditional sugar cube with Demerara Syrup to mimic those rich, caramelized graham cracker notes. For the essential chocolate layer, we use four dashes of Aztec Chocolate Bitters, which adds a complex depth with hints of chili and cinnamon spice.

The showpiece is the spectacular torched marshmallow garnish, which delivers an incredible aroma and completes the campfire experience. It’s low-proof, high-flavor, and the perfect drink for snuggling up by the fireplace this winter.

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  • 2 oz Swiss Miss Shmallow Whiskey
  • $1/4$ oz Demerara Syrup
  • 4 dashes Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate Bitters
  • 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters (Angostura)
  • Garnish: Torched Marshmallow

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