Found: Your Golden Hour Companion for Sunset Drinks

By Brooklyn Magazine Staff

Five o’clock rolled in, and with it came the delicious sound of a laptop shutting. Whether your after work ritual is a walk around your nabe or an appointment with your couch, odds are we’re willing to bet it might include something to sip on as the sun begins to set.

Which means golden hour—or any hour—is the perfect time of day to harness a little relaxation. It’s the part of the day where the city is surrounded by a soft, warm glow and it invites you to let go and unwind. Essentially, the best evenings always begin with the golden hour.

That being said, let us introduce you to your new golden hour companion: Basil Hayden®. As the sky turns into picture-perfect pastel hues, this small batch Kentucky Bourbon is just the ticket to unwinding. Enjoying some solo time or linking up with friends, this lightly flavored spirit—with a loaded profile and clocks in at 80 proof—lets you delightfully soak up each and every moment of golden hour, no matter the time of day.

So, sip, share, and reflect in the gorgeous sunset (and make a smashing drink to boot). How can you make a spicy-yet-smooth drink filled with a buttery finish? Sounds divine, if you ask us.

Kick things off with a Basil Hayden® Golden Hour cocktail, and mixed with their own “Golden Ratio” for a perfectly balanced sundowner (more on that below).

Golden Hour Cocktail
Ingredients
1 part Basil Hayden® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
3/4 part Lillet® Blanc
3/4 part Aperol® Aperitif
Ice
Grapefruit peel

Method
1. Combine ingredients over ice in a mixing glass.
2. Stir thoroughly.
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass over a large ice cube.
4. Garnish with a grapefruit peel.

Pair any evening with a glow-worthy companion, like a Basil Hayden® signature cocktail in hand.