Thinking of Drinking: Swing Vote

Using the classic Brown Derby - a true American cocktail - as his inspiration, Adam Bernbach created Basil Hayden’s Swing Vote, a refreshing and contemporary drink that features sweet honey and dry grapefruit notes to highlight the trademark spicy finish of Basil Hayden’s Bourbon. With the addition of Madeira, this cocktail is a one-of-a-kind addition to enjoy while watching the results roll in. In fact, Madeira was a favorite of Thomas Jefferson himself! No matter which party you vote for this November 4th, Basil Hayden’s Swing Vote makes the perfect celebratory (or consoling) cocktail.

Basil Hayden’s Swing Vote

Ingredients:

1 ½ parts Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon

¾ parts Madeira

¾ parts Honey Syrup* 

½ part Lemon Juice

1 dash Grapefruit Bitters

Grapefruit Wheel Mint Sprig

Method:

1. Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake.

2. Strain into a Double Old Fashioned glass with ice.

3. Garnish with a mint sprig and a grapefruit quarter wheel.

*Honey Syrup

Ingredients:

1 cup Honey

1 cup Water

Preparation:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the honey and water.

2. Stir until fully incorporated, then let cool and refrigerate.