Midnight Cowboy Recipe

The midnight cowboy is the creation of todd kauffman at johnson county distillery. The distillery produces jacob weldon blended bourbon whiskey, named for kauffmans grandfather. Its fitting, because this is very grandpa-esque recipe; its really more like spiced-up bourbon than anything. Since its such a bourbon-forward recipe, the bourbon you choose should be flavorful. We often treat rye and bourbon somewhat interchangeably, but in this case wed stick with bourbon; the spicy, peppery flavors of rye would overwhelm the small share of walnut bitters, amaro, and orange oil. For the amaro, kauffman recommends averna, a middle-of-the-road amaro that isnt too bitter or two sweet. Its a lovely canvas for experimentation, though, so try it with your favorite amaro and see how you like it A drink like this would typically be stirred, not shaken. Kauffmans recipe calls for shaking, likely to dilute the strong flavors a bit. You can shake or stir its up to you.