TheGildedHusk
About
The Gilded Husk is a mixlist built around contrast - aged spirits meeting fresh fruit, warmth balanced by restraint. At its core are Teremana Añejo Tequila and Bulleit Rye, bringing layers of oak, smoke, spice, and agave. Around them, watermelon juice, basil syrup, lemon, honey, and ginger ale soften the edges without hiding the structure.
These cocktails aren’t loud or overly sweet. They’re grounded, calm, and thoughtfully composed. Watermelon adds hydration and lift, basil introduces a green, savory note, and honey smooths the transitions between spirit and citrus. From split-base sippers to tall, cooling highballs, The Gilded Husk moves comfortably from late afternoon into slow evenings.
It’s a mixlist for drinkers who enjoy depth but still want freshness - refined, balanced, and quietly confident.
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TheMelonMule
The Melon Mule cocktail is a softer, more relaxed take on the classic mule formula. Instead of sharp ginger heat or heavy sweetness, this drink leans into the natural freshness of watermelon. Juicy, clean, and lightly sweet, the watermelon sets the tone, while Bulleit Rye quietly anchors the drink with spice and subtle smoke.
TheGoldRushSunset
The Gold Rush Sunset cocktail is a slower, richer take on the modern classic. Built on Teremana Añejo Tequila, this version leans into warmth and depth rather than brightness alone. Añejo brings notes of vanilla, caramel, and soft oak, giving the drink a rounded backbone that feels immediately comforting.
TheHoneyedSmoke
The Honeyed Smoke cocktail is built for drinkers who like depth. This is a split-base cocktail that blends two aged spirits - Bulleit Rye and Teremana Añejo Tequila - into one confident, slow-sipping pour. The rye brings spice and structure, while the Añejo adds warmth, soft smoke, and rounded agave sweetness.
TheHighlandsCooler
The Highlands Cooler cocktail is whiskey taking a deep breath of fresh air. Tall, light, and surprisingly refreshing, this drink softens the spice of Bulleit Rye with juicy watermelon and a clean hit of basil. It’s not sweet, not heavy, and definitely not trying too hard.
TheBasilAgaveMartini
The Basil Agave Martini cocktail is a quiet statement. Clean, aromatic, and slightly savory, it takes aged tequila out of its usual citrus-heavy comfort zone and puts it into martini territory - confidently. Teremana Añejo brings soft oak, vanilla, and roasted agave notes, giving the drink depth without heaviness.