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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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Chill a rocks glass by filling it with ice water. Set aside while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of Basil Hayden Bourbon, 0.5 oz of simple syrup, and 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice.
- 3
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Serving
- 4
Prepare the Glass
Empty the ice water from the rocks glass and strain the cocktail mixture into the chilled glass.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with 3 fresh basil leaves and a twist of lemon peel on top.
- 6
Serve
Enjoy your refreshing Basil Hayden cocktail!