Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsFreskoBasil Hayden’s Dark Recipe

Basil Hayden’s Dark Recipe

Inspired by Fresko
Time10m
Serves1

Make Basil Hayden’s Dark 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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Cocktail Ingredients

Garnish Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Mixing the Base

    In a mixing glass, combine the Basil Hayden's Bourbon and sweet vermouth.

  2. 2

    Adding Bitters

    Add two dashes of creole bitters and one dash of chocolate bitters to the mixing glass.

  3. 3

    Chilling the Mixture

    Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail.

  4. 4

    Straining the Cocktail

    Strain the chilled mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Garnishing

    Garnish with an orange twist and place a Luxardo cherry in the cocktail for added flavor.

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