Ended up with some errors (not a long story but a tedious one) that led to a 2:1 pseudo split base of bourbon and american single malt and double the sweet vermouth, but it was fantastic. I’ll try original as well, but my variant was a treat.
It’s a cocktail with a little game at the end. That game? How much of the residual cocktail can I get in my mouth before I get too much pepper to make it not worth it. I’ve heard of board games and video games having a “press your luck” mechanic, but never a cocktail.