Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGypsy KitchenBasil Hayden Recipe

Basil Hayden Recipe

Inspired by Gypsy Kitchen
Time10m
Serves1

Make Basil Hayden 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

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Place your serving glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour in 2 oz of Basil Hayden Bourbon, 1 oz of Sweet Vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters.

  3. 3

    Stir the Mixture

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into Glass

    Remove the ice or water from your chilled glass and strain the mixture into it.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Add Garnishes

    Garnish the cocktail with a twist of orange peel and a maraschino cherry placed on top.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Basil Hayden cocktail!

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