Basil Blanton's Hayden's 8yr Recipe
Make Basil Blanton's Hayden's 8yr 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
Prepare the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts of sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Allow to cool before using.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the 2 oz of Basil Hayden's 8 Year Old Bourbon, 0.5 oz of simple syrup, 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- 5
Garnish
Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in as a garnish.
