Experience a sip of Hollywood history with the timeless Brown Derby cocktail. Born out of the glamorous era of 1920s Los Angeles, this cocktail stands as a tribute to the famed Brown Derby diner. With its refreshing blend of bourbon, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup, the Brown Derby offers a perfect balance of sweetness and zest—all in one elegant glass.
Brown Derby Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
4
minutesCalories
157
kcal
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Ingredients
60 ml 2 fl oz Bourbon
30 ml 1 fl oz Fresh grapefruit juice
15 ml 1/2 fl oz Honey syrup
Ice cubes
Equipment
Cocktail Shaker
Hawthorne strainer
Jigger
Citrus press
Coupe glass
Instructions
- Prepare the honey syrup by mixing equal parts of honey and warm water until dissolved.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, and honey syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
- For an elegant touch, garnish with a grapefruit twist.
