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.
Bourbon Sidecar
A Kentucky inspired, Prohibition-era classic. Swap cognac for Basil Hayden® Bourbon and add orange liqueur and lemon juice for a tart, yet sweet finish.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
Old Friend
Our Old Friend cocktail is a cousin to the Negroni. Basil Hayden® Bourbon mingles with Campari® Liqueur and dry vermouth for a light spice flavor and citrus aroma.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
Dark Rye Boulevardier
A modern cocktail with French ancestry, our Dark Rye variation of the Boulevardier adds a sweeter profile while maintaining its assured sophistication.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
The Louisville
The Louisville is a marriage of baking spice, dried orange, vanilla, and rye whiskey. This flavor-forward cocktail pairs the dried fruit notes of Basil Hayden® Dark Rye with the citrus notes in the Curacao to create a cocktail as unique as its namesake.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
John Collins
The Kentucky tribute to its esteemed gin counterpart, the John Collins is a simple, refreshing summer drink featuring our bourbon, lemon juice, and club soda.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
- Mix-it-up
Bourbon Eggnog
The Basil Hayden® Bourbon Eggnog recipe is a decadent holiday treat with a mellow spice flavor that balances the rich sweetness on the finish.
- Advanced
- 9-11 minutes
The Redwood
Taking inspiration from exploration in the forest,The Redwood features fruit notes from Dark Rye matched with smoke, sherry, and a gesture of cacao.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
- Spirit forward
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
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
- Mix-it-up