Tropical Heatwave Old Fashioned

**Description:** The Tropical Heatwave Old Fashioned is a daring and innovative cocktail that masterfully combines the warmth and depth of two distinct brown spirits with a playful, spicy, and subtly sweet palette. This concoction is built around a split base of blended Scotch whisky and bourbon whiskey, enhanced by the sweetness of caramel liqueur and the exotic spiciness of mango Thai chili bitters and habanero lime bitters. The result is a cocktail that teases the senses with its complex flavors—smoky, spicy, and sweet—while maintaining the soul of a classic old fashioned. The inclusion of a smoked sea salt rim adds an extra layer of depth, making each sip a multi-layered experience. This cocktail is for the adventurous spirit looking to explore the boundaries of flavor. **Ingredients:** - 1 oz Blended Scotch Whisky - 1 oz Bourbon Whiskey - 1/2 oz Caramel Liqueur - 2 dashes Mango Thai Chili Bitters - 2 dashes Habanero Lime Bitters - Smoked Sea Salt (for rim) - Large Ice Cube - Garnish: Dehydrated Mango Slice (optional) **Glass:** - Old Fashioned/Rocks Glass **Instructions:** 1. Begin by preparing the glass. Lightly moisten the rim of the old fashioned glass with a lime wedge, then dip the rim into smoked sea salt to coat lightly. Allow it to dry for a minute. 2. In a mixing glass, combine the blended Scotch whisky, bourbon whiskey, and caramel liqueur. 3. Add the mango Thai chili bitters and habanero lime bitters to the mixing glass. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the cocktail mixture until well chilled. 4. Place a large ice cube in the prepared old fashioned glass. 5. Strain the cocktail mixture over the large ice cube in the old fashioned glass. 6. If desired, garnish with a dehydrated mango slice to complement the tropical theme. 7. Serve and enjoy the layered complexity of the Tropical Heatwave Old Fashioned, a drink that promises warmth, spice, and everything nice in a glass.