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Basil Hayden's Game Set Match Cocktail

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Basil Hayden's Game Set Match CocktailJim Beam

J.P. Caceres, a Washington D.C. based mixologist, developed this twist on the classic Manahattan cocktail by combining the smooth yet subtly spicy flavors of Basil Hayden's bourbon with sweet vermouth, Cynar artichoke liqueur and two kinds of bitters. Complex, with a long finish, this cocktail is the perfect way to enjoy the end of a warm summer night.

Prep Time: 4 minutes

Total Time: 4 minutes

Yield: 1 cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Basil Hayden's bourbon
  • 1/2 oz Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
  • 1/2 oz Cynar artichoke liqueur
  • 4 dashes Fee Bros. old fashioned bitters
  • 2 dashes Regan's orange bitters

Preparation:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass.
  2. Add ice.
  3. Stir for 25-30 seconds.
  4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with a lemon wedge and cherry.
  6. Serve.

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