The Brown Derby was created in Hollywood in the 1930s and named after the famous restaurant of the same name. It quickly became associated with classic Hollywood glamour.
Made with bourbon, grapefruit, and honey, it is bright, slightly sweet, and well balanced. The honey gives it a softer edge than many citrus cocktails. It is a drink that feels both simple and refined.
Why Lush Life Loves It
This is one I always forget about, and then love every time I have it. The grapefruit and honey combination just works so well.
Here is the recipe
Brown Derby
The Brown Derby cocktail is a classic bourbon cocktail made with grapefruit juice and honey syrup. A perfect brunch cocktail for every bourbon fan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces Bourbon
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1/2 ounce honey syrup make this with 1:1 water & honey
- Grapefruit peel
Instructions
- Add the bourbon, grapefruit juice and honey syrup to a shaker
- Add ice.
- Shake, shake, shake
- Fine-strain into a coupe glass
- Take a grapefruit peel and squeeze it over the cocktail.
- Add it to the drink!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17g
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