Try the New Basil Hayden's Rye in These Cocktails

Basil Hayden's—part of Beam's Small Batch Collection—recently debuted a limited-edition rye whiskey.It's the first line extension for the brand, whose bourbon features a high-rye mashbill. Basil Hayden's rye consists of regular rye mixed with 4 year old rye whiskey whichwas dumped and re-barreled for another 7 years in newly charred quarter casks. The re-barreling process imparted a deeper, spicier flavor on the whiskey. Bottled at 40% ABV, it's priced at $45 and available nationwide in limited amounts.Basil Hayden's recommends sipping the rye neat or on the rocks, as well as using it in cocktails. The brand worked with several mixologists to develop recipes using the rye as a base, from variations on classicsto original creations. Below, find three from Frank Liotti of Freemans in New York City—click through for the full recipes.

Basil Hayden's Rye Cocktails

Rye Iced CoffeeCold brew, chocolate bitters, and an absinthe rinse round out the caramel notes of the rye whiskey.Gentleman's ScofflawA perfect way to get your daily fruit requirement, this cocktail uses peaches (fresh or frozen) and lemon juice.Rye Whiskey BrambleSwap in rye for gin andenjoy theclever pun found in the ingredients list (lemon juice, blackberries, and...basil).