Brown Derby

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The BROWN DERBY is an excellent grapefruit-based cocktail for the bourbon aficionado. Using a sweet, juicy red grapefruit makes all the difference. The Brown Derby is easy to make: simply shake bourbon, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup together with ice. When you manage the particulars, such as creating a 50/50 honey-to-water syrup and using a sweet red grapefruit, these flavors blend beautifully.

Requirements: Bourbon, honey & water blend, fresh grapefruit juice

  • 1.5 oz. bourbon
  • 1 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz. honey syrup (mix 1 part honey with 1 part hot water & stir to blend)
  • Grapefruit twist for garnish

Pre-strain the fresh grapefruit juice into an ice-filled shaker to remove pulp. Add the prepared honey syrup and bourbon. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds and strain into a cocktail glass.

History: The Brown Derby hails from 1930s Los Angeles. It is named after the hat-shaped diner located near the Vendome Club where it was created.

Other grapefruit-based cocktails:

Platinum Blonde: https://keetscocktails.com/platinum-blonde/

Ruby Rita: https://keetscocktails.com/ruby-rita-2/

Blinker: https://keetscocktails.com/blinker-2/

Cooper: https://keetscocktails.com/cooper-2/

Banker’s Lunch: https://keetscocktails.com/bankers-lunch-2/

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