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.
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
- Spirit forward
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
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
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
- Spirit forward
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
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
- Aperitif
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
Basil Hayden® Spellbound Smash
Discover our take on a cooling summertime favorite. For enhanced flavor, use fresh sage leaves and thyme!
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
- Mix-it-up
Pineapple Smash
A refreshing summertime drink featuring a well-balanced combination of our high-rye bourbon and seasonal fruit. For enhanced flavor, use fresh mint leaves!
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
- Mix-it-up