Fresh fruit is obviously the way to go for your garnish ... and lighter whiskey, the Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon ...

Muddle ginger, mint, basil and Campari together. Strain into a Collins glass. Add vermouth and whiskey. Add ice and top with soda water. Garnish with a bouquet of fresh basil and mint.

Call me old-fashioned (sorry), but I love a classic cocktail ... Some of my favorites are Basil Hayden’s, Four Roses, and Rowan’s Creek. Bitters: Aromatic Angostura bitters add depth to ...