Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsMussel & Burger BarBasil Hayden's Recipe

Basil Hayden's Recipe

Time5m
Serves1

80 Proof

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Select a whiskey glass or an old-fashioned glass and set it on your countertop.

  2. 2

    Add Ice

    Place 3 ice cubes into the glass, allowing them to chill the drink as you prepare it.

  3. 3

    Measure the Bourbon

    Using a jigger, pour 2 oz of Basil Hayden's Bourbon over the ice cubes in the glass.

  4. 4

    Add Bitters

    Add 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters on top of the bourbon to enhance the flavor.

  5. 5

    Garnish with Orange Peel

    Take a slice of orange peel and twist it over the glass to release the oils, then drop it into the drink.

  6. 6

    Add Cherry

    Finally, add a Luxardo cherry to the glass for an extra touch of sweetness and garnish.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Stir gently with a cocktail stirrer or spoon to combine the ingredients, then enjoy your Basil Hayden's neat or on the rocks.

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