2 fl oz Bourbon whiskey (2005 Iron Fish Riverbend Whiskey 54.5% abv)

1⁄2 fl oz Cold Brew Coffee liqueur

Dash 2:1 rich syrup

3 dash Orange Bitters

Stir all ingredients with ice. Fine strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass. Express flamed orange zest twist over cocktail, then use as garnish.

“Once I had my heroes Once I had my dream But all of that is changed now They turned things inside out Truth is not that comfortable, no And Mother taught us patience The virtues of restraint And Father taught us boundaries Beyond which we must go That’s when I reach for my revolver That’s when it all gets blown away That’s when I reach for my revolver The spirit fights to find its way.”

Ok, prophetic words from 1981.

The cocktail? It’s fine, but if I’m looking for whiskey and coffee I prefer the Crimson King. IMO it needs that cherry counterbalance, but I understand this one is mainly geared toward the Espresso Martini crowd.