Bourbon and Rye Whiskey Cocktails
Enjoy these imaginative ways to craft Basil Hayden cocktails, each one thoughtfully designed to highlight the distinctive tastes within our family of whiskeys.
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Whiskey Smash
Our Whiskey Smash cocktail is an intensely bright, shaken variation of the classic Mint Julep with muddled lemons. To put it simply: citrus, mint, and bourbon.
- Intermediate
- 3-5 minutes
- Mix-it-up
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Whiskey Sour
Our homage to an all-time great, this Whiskey Sour recipe encapsulates the spirit of the tangy citrus original with our bourbon's signature spicy finish.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
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Kentucky Sunset
For those who aren’t afraid to step it up in flavor. Bitter liqueur is partnered with light vermouth and Basil Hayden®, and finished with fresh ginger for aromatics.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
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Bourbon Bramble
Our Bourbon Bramble cocktail is a sweet mixture of ripe blackberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, blackberry liqueur, our trademark Basil Hayden® Bourbon and basil garnish.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
- Mix-it-up
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Dark Rye Manhattan
The dark fruit notes from the port in Basil Hayden® Dark Rye add depth and a bit of sweetness to this classic Manhattan recipe, while the rye whiskey maintains the spice notes that define the quintessential Manhattan.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
- Spirit forward
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Bourbon Hot Toddy
Cozy up with a winter weather classic. Basil Hayden® Bourbon Hot Toddy elevates the cinnamon and star anise with our whiskey's signature spicy finish.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
- Mix-it-up
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Honeymooner
Taking a cue from the over-popular Espresso Martini, this bourbon version exemplifies a rich, luxurious cocktail experience but with a lighter touch.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
- Spirit forward
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Up In Smoke
Up In Smoke is a simple sour with layers of flavor. The Aperol® ties into the lighter, aperitivo-style cocktail that compliments Basil Hayden®, while the Angostura® bitters bring in unique baking spice notes of clove and cinnamon.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
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Basil Hayden® Winter Spice Mule
The Winter Spice Mule recipe is a delightful bourbon cocktail–featuring a slightly sweet combination of bourbon, lime juice, strawberry jam ginger beer, and Angostura® bitters
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
- Mix-it-up
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