How to Make a Brown Derby Cocktail

A trio of simple ingredients — a refreshing blend of bourbon, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup — belies the complex taste of the Brown Derby cocktail. Honey bridges the gap between the tart citrus and spicy bourbon, producing an intricate combination that has stood the test of time. Don’t wait, get stuck in!

 

Serve in — Coupe Glass

Garnish — Lemon Twist to Garnish

 

Ingredients

  • 60ml Bourbon Whiskey

  • 30ml Fresh Grapefruit Juice

  • 15ml Honey Syrup (1:1 — Mix 15ml honey with 15ml warm water)

  • Grapefruit Twist to Garnish

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to your cocktail shaker and fill with ice

  2. Shake well

  3. Pour contents into a chilled coupe glass

  4. Twist grapefruit skin over your drink to express the oils of the fruit, then add to your glass to garnish

Bottom’s up!

 

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