Jun 06 2026
RestaurantsMax's Oyster BarBasil Hayden's 8yr Recipe

Basil Hayden's 8yr Recipe

Inspired by Max's Oyster Bar
Time10m
Serves1

Make Basil 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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Basil Hayden's 8yr Bourbon Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

  1. 1

    Chill Your Glass

    Begin by chilling a lowball glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and letting it sit while you prepare your drink.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of Basil Hayden's 8yr Bourbon, 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters, and 0.5 oz of Simple Syrup. Fill the mixing glass with ice.

  3. 3

    Stir the Mixture

    Stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled. The goal is to dilute the mixture slightly while chilling it.

  4. 4

    Prepare Your Glass

    Empty the ice water from your lowball glass. You can strain the drink into this glass or simply pour it over fresh ice.

  5. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Express the oils from a piece of orange peel over the drink and drop it in. Top with a maraschino cherry for a classic touch. Serve immediately.

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