Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLighthouse By 540Early Bird Recipe

Early Bird Recipe

Inspired by Lighthouse By 540
Time15m
Serves1

brown butter washed basil hayden bourbon, coffee infused heavens door tennessee sour mash whiskey, tobacco bitters, demerara sugar, lemon/orange oil

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Brown Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Mix the Cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the Basil Hayden Bourbon, Heavens Door Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey, coffee infused simple syrup, demerara sugar, tobacco bitters, and the brown butter.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Express the lemon and orange oils over the drink. Optionally, garnish with a twist of lemon or orange peel.

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