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.
Basil Hayden® 75
The Basil Hayden 75 is a refreshing, subtly sweet, and elevated bourbon cocktail that never fails to leave an impression.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
- Aperitif
Golden Hour
The Golden Hour is that magical time just before sunset, with beautiful soft lighting that presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on the day. This simple, three-ingredient cocktail represents the balance, elegance, and quiet joy that its namesake also provides.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
- Spirit forward
Boulevardier
A Kentucky cocktail with French ancestry. Our twist on the classic uses Aperol® Aperitif, a lower ratio of base spirit, and highlights the lighter, spicier notes of our signature bourbon.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
Winter Sour
Discover our take on a classic cocktail recipe that combines bourbon, lemon, and simple syrup,
with a float of dry red wine.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
Bourbon Manhattan
The Manhattan is an essential cocktail in a mixologist's arsenal. Our high-rye bourbon asserts itself against the sweet vermouth for a satisfying sip
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
Bourbon Old Fashioned
The Basil Hayden® Old Fashioned is a traditionalist's cocktail that's crafted with our signature bourbon, a touch of Demerara syrup, and Angostura® bitters.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
Bourbon Punch
A bright and fruity party-ready recipe, our Basil Hayden® Bourbon Punch is overflowing with Kentucky charm. Serves up to 17 people.
- Advanced
- 9-11 minutes
Classic Mint Julep
The classic Mint Julep is a cooling summertime favorite and a time-honored fixture of Kentucky culture. For enhanced flavor, use fresh mint leaves!
- Intermediate
- 3-5 minutes
Fool's Gold
The Fool's Gold recipe is a deceptively light bourbon cocktail, featuring a refreshing combination of bourbon, lemon juice, and limoncello liqueur.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
