Submitted by Triangle.com staff —
Every Thursday we offer you a drink idea that is sure to get your weekend started off right!
Matt Kreisher, bartender from The Pit Authentic Barbecue in downtown Raleigh suggests that you start your weekend off with a Basil Hayden's on the rocks. "Nothing starts a weekend off right like good bourbon," he says. Below is a recipe that uses Basil Hayden's bourbon.
Basil Hayden's Wish
1 oz. Basil Hayden's bourbon
1/2 oz. DeKuyper Luscious Strawberry Patch
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Sour
Champagne
Shake all but champagne and strain into a chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne and serve with a small fresh strawberry on the rim.
From drinkoftheweek.com.