The Golden Hour Bourbon Cocktail

This post contains a Bourbon Cocktail Recipe for the Golden Hour Cocktail using Bourbon. This cocktail recipe is courtesy of Basil Hayden which is the Kentucky Bourbon featured in this post. 

I am always on the look out for unique cocktail recipes. While Bourbon isn’t usually my typical go-to, Basil Hayden has completely opened up my palette to Bourbon with it’s approachable taste. Blended beautifully with the ingredients in this recipe, this drink is smooth and bright.

Ingredients:

Basil Hayden Bourbon

Lillet Blanc

Aperol Aperitif

Grapefruit Peel

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Glassware

This cocktail can really be made in any glass but it’s ideal to use a classic rocks glass. Here are my favorite beautiful rocks glasses for this classy bourbon cocktail.

A rocks glass is a short heavy bottomed glass that can contain etching or other details. I like a minimal glass so the cocktail can really shine.

Also try: the Classic Aperol Spritz

Garnishes

The Golden Hour Cocktail is made with a grapefruit peel or zest. Wondering how to get the perfect peel?

I used a peeler to get the slice as thick as I can and then I trimmed the edges. Grapefruit peel is quite pliable and you can work it towards staying in a circle as you place it on the ice for a refreshing flavor mixed with Bourbon and Aperol.

Love tequila instead? Try the Red Sonja cocktail.