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Brown Derby
A bourbon-based cocktail with grapefruit and honey syrup, offering a balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Ingredients
Drink Ingredients
- Bourbon1 1/2 oz
- Grapefruit Juice1 oz
- Honey1/2 oz
Garnishes
- Grapefruit Twist1
Steps
- Add Bourbon, Grapefruit Juice, and Honey into a Cocktail Shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until well-chilled.
- Fine-strain into a chilled Coupe Glass.
- Express the oil from a Grapefruit Twist over the drink and drop the twist into the glass as a garnish.
About
The Brown Derby is a Prohibition-era cocktail that first appeared in the 1930s and is named after the famous hat-shaped diner in Los Angeles. Combining bourbon, fresh grapefruit juice, and honey syrup, the drink delivers a refreshing mix of sweetness, tartness, and whiskey warmth. The honey syrup bridges the gap between the citrus and bourbon, making this drink a timeless classic. Though similar recipes appeared under different names in early cocktail books, the Brown Derby remains the most recognized version, beloved for its simple yet elegant balance of flavors.
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