Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsFreskoBasil Hayden's Recipe

Basil Hayden's Recipe

Inspired by Fresko
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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Whiskey Base

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Your Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients needed for the Basil Hayden's cocktail including Basil Hayden's Bourbon, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, an orange twist, and a maraschino cherry.

  2. 2

    Chill the Glass

    Place an old-fashioned glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour 2 oz of Basil Hayden's Bourbon, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

  2. 4

    Stir the Mixture

    Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well-chilled.

Serving

  1. 5

    Strain into the Glass

    Remove the old-fashioned glass from the freezer or discard the ice water, and strain the chilled cocktail mixture into the glass.

  2. 6

    Add Garnish

    Garnish your cocktail with an orange twist and a maraschino cherry for added flavor and presentation.

  3. 7

    Enjoy!

    Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Basil Hayden's cocktail.

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