Brown Derby
The peak season for ruby-red grapefruit (November-June) is winding down. And so a good time to make a BROWN DERBY or other grapefruit-based cocktails is now. Using a sweet, juicy red grapefruit makes all the difference, the difference between “Wow!” and “Needs a little more honey syrup.” The Brown Derby is easy to make. You just shake bourbon, grapefruit juice and honey syrup together in ice. If you manage the particulars, such as creating the 50/50 honey-to-water “syrup” and use a sweet red grapefruit, this mix blends beautifully together.
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 out of 1930’s 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/
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