I thought I invented a new cocktail. Then after doing a search I found this gem. (Great name too!) I guess great minds think alike, right Kenn?

However, my spec is a bit different. Rather than enter it as my original cocktail I hope you don't mind if I ride your coattails and offer my variation.

I tend to like a bit softer and sweeter profile in my spirit forward drinks and I think this spec would be good for those who prefer that as well. My intention was to marry a martini style cocktail with the flavor of an Old Fashioned.

I am a bit more specific about the brand of the ingredients...

2 oz Bib & Tucker Double Char Bourbon

1 oz Martini & Rossi Extra Dry Vermouth

1/2 oz Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao (this specific brand I think is critical to this cocktail, as you seem to think as well Kenn)

1 dash Orange Bitters

1/4 oz simple syrup (optional, depending on if you want a dry martini style or somewhat "Old Fashioned" sweetness)

Stir in a mixing glass till chilled and diluted

Strain into a chilled Nick and Nora or similar cocktail glass

Express an orange peel high over the drink and discard