September Sour – Celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month

Summer may be over, but National Bourbon Heritage Month has officially arrived and it’s time to celebrate! In honor of America’s native spirit, hit the town, raise a glass of Basil Hayden’s® and encourage your friends to celebrate! Basil Hayden’s September Sour, created by top New York mixologist Julie Reiner, is a twist on the classic bourbon cocktail, the New York Sour, combining our spicy bourbon with zesty lemon juice, orange bitters and herbal Bénédictine Liqueur. Finally, we top it off with a touch of red wine to create a cocktail that is sure to please everyone’s taste buds this month!

Ingredients

  • 2 parts Basil Hayden's Bourbon
  • ¾ parts Lemon Juice
  • 1 bar spoon Bénédictine Liqueur
  • ¾ parts Simple Syrup
  • 1 dash Orange Bitters
  • ½ part Medium Bodied Red Wine

Instructions

Combine all ingredients into a mixing tin and shake well. Strain the liquid into a coupe glass. Float red wine on top of cocktail
courtesy Basil Hayden's Bourbon