Brown Derby

Named after the iconic hat-shaped restaurant in Los Angeles, this cocktail is a bright and refreshing blend of bourbon, grapefruit, and honey. It strikes a perfect balance between the richness of whiskey and the tartness of citrus, making it a timeless Hollywood classic.

Base
whiskey
Difficulty
Easy
Glass
coupe
Strength
medium

Ingredients

  • 2 ozBourbon Whiskey
  • 1 ozFresh Grapefruit Juice
  • 0.5 ozHoney Syrup (1:1)(Equal parts honey and warm water)

Garnish: Grapefruit twist

Instructions

  1. 1Add the bourbon, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake well until the exterior of the shaker is cold and the drink is well-chilled.
  3. 3Fine strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. 4Express the oils of a grapefruit twist over the drink and drop it in.