I Added a 40-Year-Old Secret Ingredient to This Old Fashioned!

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! If you enjoyed learning how to make a smoked old fashioned, don't forget to LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to Your Bourbon Journey for weekly craft cocktail recipes, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a Thirsty Thursday! 🛒 Featured Cocktail Ingredients & Tools As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Check out the links below! MOFADO. Crystal Cocktail Mixing Glass: https://amzn.to/4jiZ0nl A Bar Above Bar Spoon Set: https://amzn.to/4rRpnnx A Bar Above Premium Bell Jigger: https://amzn.to/40Uy3Pe A Bar Above Antique Copper Hawthorne Strainer: https://amzn.to/41e368x BARsics PVC Bar Service Mat: https://amzn.to/4bAeeCV Double Old Fashioned Cocktail: https://amzn.to/4hko1wD Ginger Bitters: https://amzn.to/4u51udM Orange Bitters: https://amzn.to/3LxGKKR Smoker Kit: https://amzn.to/40BBUkP Connect With Us & Support The Journey! 🥃 Become a Patron & Get Exclusive Content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/YourBourbonJourney 🌐 Visit Our Website: https://yourbourbonjourney.com/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@YourBourbonJourney?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbourbonjourney/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourBourbonJourney 🎓 Want to earn a FREE Whiskey Certificate? Start your bourbon education journey with Whiskey University today! Take your first steps here: https://www.whiskeyuniv.com/first-steps 🎥VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction for Episode 72 0:15 - The Amber Coast Cocktail 0:38 - Selecting the Bourbon Backbone: Green River Full Proof 1:08 - Liquid History: Unboxing a 1983 Vintage Dry Vermouth 2:55 - Adding Sweetness and Citrus with Licor 43 Liqueur 3:55 - The Bitters Blueprint: Strawberry, Ginger, and Orange 4:34 - Mixing, Chilling, and Dilution Techniques 4:53 - Pouring and Garnishing in a Rocks Glass 5:19 - How to Smoke a Cocktail with Cherry Wood 6:13 - Taste Test, Flavor Profile, and Tasting Notes 7:41 - Weekly Outro & June Cocktail Preview 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 Licor 43 * 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, Licor 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! 🚨REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY🚨 NOTE: The spirits and items in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the producers for this review. #OldFashioned #SmokedCocktail #BourbonCocktail #CraftCocktails #BourbonJourney #WhiskeyGram #CocktailRecipe #Mixology #GreenRiverBourbon #HomeBartender #ThirstyThursday #VintageVermouth #BourbonLovers #CocktailTime #DrinkResponsibly