Brown Derby Recipe

Brown Derby Recipe

Brown Derby

Advanced Mixology
Servings

Brown Derby Cocktail

Prep Time

5 minutes

The Brown Derby is a classic cocktail that has been a favorite among drinkers for years. This drink features a trio of simple ingredients— bourbon, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup—but the way these ingredients work together to create such a complex and tantalizing blend is truly magical.




The honey lends sweetness that balances out the tart grapefruit, while also working as a kind of bridge between the citrus flavor and the spiciness of the bourbon.




With its unique combination of flavors and palate-pleasing textures, it's no wonder that this drink has become an enduring favorite in cocktail bars all around the world.




Whether you enjoy it on Derby Day or any other occasion, there's no doubt that you'll find yourself coming back time and again to experience the timeless magic of the Brown Derby cocktail.
A glass of Brown Derby

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz. Bourbon
  • 1 oz. Grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
  • ½ oz. Honey syrup
  • Grapefruit twist for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Directions

  1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add all the ingredients.
  2. Shake well until combined and chilled.
  3. Fine strain into a cocktail glass.
  4. Express the oil from the grapefruit twist into the rims of the glass and garnish it on the drink.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

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