Basil Hayden Recipe
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
Chill the Glass
Place your serving glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
- 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
Stir the Mixture
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain into Glass
Remove the ice or water from your chilled glass and strain the mixture into it.
Garnishing
- 5
Add Garnishes
Garnish the cocktail with a twist of orange peel and a maraschino cherry placed on top.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your Basil Hayden cocktail!

