THE OFFICIAL AMERICAN WHISKEY OF THE MICHELIN GUIDE IS HERE TO HELP TURN ANY CELEBRATION TABLE INTO A SPECIAL ONE.

Whenever your holiday get-together starts, Basil Hayden and The MICHELIN Guide will be by your side to help you find ways to elevate it.

Basil Hayden is a lighter, more versatile bourbon fit for drinking neat, on the rocks, or within the perfect cocktail to set the tone for any evening.

One such cocktail is the Brass Tack. Made to perfection in a highball glass on the rocks, with an orange peel garnish, can be the perfect first sip on a crisp day out or cozy night in with loved ones.

Brass Tack Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 part Basil Hayden® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• 1/2 part Aperol® Liqueur
• 1/4 part Amaro Cio Ciaro
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters
• 2 dashes Angostura® Bitters

Preparation:

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice (large ice cube recommended).

This light bodied stirred cocktail has bitter and sweet orange flavors, vanilla, oak, and baking spice and is sure to be a crowd pleaser paired alongside Balaboosta's iconic Chopped Avocado, Cucumber, and Kohlrabi salad. It’s the perfect way to set the tone for a happy hour occasion amongst friends that delivers on the experience of visiting one of the top-rated restaurants in the world, from the comfort of your cozy dining room.

Chopped Avocado, Cucumber and Kohlrabi Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 Persian or 2 large regular cucumbers cut into 1/2-inch (l.5 cm) chunks
• I medium kohlrabi or small jicama, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (1.5 cm) chunks
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño chili, cored, seeded, and minced
• 1/2 cup (20g) chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup (13g) chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 ripe but firm medium avocados, cut into ½ inch (1.5 cm) chunks
• Lemon wedges. for serving

Preparation:

Combine the cucumbers, kohlrabi, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and mint in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, salt, and a few twists of pepper. Toss, then add the avocados, and toss gently once more, taking care not to mash the avocados. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve at once with lemon wedges, for squeezing.