Golden Hour
A bitter and balanced whiskey cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 22.9% ABV ∙
The Golden Hour is a stirred cocktail of bourbon, an Aperol-style aperitivo and Lillet Blanc, served over ice with an expressed grapefruit twist.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: Bourbon 30 mlAperitivo 20 mlAromatized wine 20 ml
- Strain into the ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice)
- Express a grapefruit twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
Tips
- Stir until well chilled, then strain over a large cube so the drink dilutes slowly as you sip.
History
The Golden Hour is a modern promotional cocktail created by the makers of Basil Hayden bourbon, pairing their bourbon with Aperol and Lillet Blanc in a Boulevardier-style build. The name refers to the soft evening light just before sunset rather than to any ingredient.
The recipe circulated through the brand's own releases, which were appearing across cocktail and lifestyle publications by 2022.
FAQ
What is in a Golden Hour?
30 ml bourbon, 20 ml Aperol-style aperitivo and 20 ml aromatized wine such as Lillet Blanc. It is vegan, vegetarian and lactose-free, at about 125 calories per serving.
How do you make a Golden Hour?
Stir the bourbon, aperitivo and aromatized wine with ice until well chilled. Strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass over a large ice cube, so it dilutes slowly as you sip, and express a grapefruit twist over the top.
What is a Golden Hour cocktail?
A modern stirred cocktail from the Basil Hayden bourbon brand, which mixes its own bourbon with Aperol and Lillet Blanc. It is about 22.9% ABV and served over a large cube.
