Brown Derby
Cocktail Recipe
The Brown Derby is a classic bourbon cocktail known for its simple combination of whiskey, fresh grapefruit juice, and honey syrup. The drink is often linked to the famous Brown Derby restaurants of early Hollywood, where it gained popularity during the golden age of cocktails. Bright citrus and gentle sweetness balance the bourbon, making it a straightforward yet distinctive whiskey drink.
Ingredients
- BourbonWe recommend Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey, 700ml1.5oz
- Fresh pink grapefruit juice1oz
- Honey syrup1 part runny honey dissolved over heat into 1 part water0.5oz
- Pink grapefruit peel1
- Ice
Number of servings
01
Equipment
- Martini glass
- Cocktail shaker
- Cocktail strainer
Bartender tip: Use fresh grapefruit juice to achieve a fantastically tart yet sweet flavour profile.
Born in 1930s Los Angeles, the Brown Derby captures the sunny optimism of post-Prohibition America - simple, stylish, and perfectly balanced.
Born in 1930s Los Angeles, the Brown Derby captures the sunny optimism of post-Prohibition America - simple, stylish, and perfectly balanced.
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