Jul 14 2026
Restaurants1928 Beacon HillBasil Hayden's Recipe

Basil Hayden's Recipe

Inspired by 1928 Beacon Hill
Time10m
Serves1

Make Basil Hayden's Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Begin by chilling a cocktail glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the drink.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, combine 2 ounces of Basil Hayden's Bourbon, 1 ounce of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup) to chill the mixture properly.

  4. 4

    Stir the Mixture

    Using a bar spoon, stir the ingredients for about 30 seconds to combine and chill the drink thoroughly.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Glass

    Discard the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass.

  6. 6

    Strain and Serve

    Using a strainer, pour the chilled cocktail into the prepared cocktail glass.

  7. 7

    Garnish the Cocktail

    Add a dash of bitters on top of the drink and garnish with an orange twist slice.

  8. 8

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Basil Hayden's cocktail!

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