Brown Derby
Cocktail Recipe
Description
A classic cocktail that combines the sweetness of honey with the tartness of grapefruit and the warmth of bourbon, making it a delightful pre-dinner drink.
History
The Brown Derby cocktail is named after a famous Los Angeles restaurant of the same name, known for its distinctive hat-shaped design. This drink became popular in the 1930s and embodies the sophistication of Hollywood's golden age.
Instructions
Step 1.
- Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup.
Step 3.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.
Step 4.
- Empty the ice water from the chilled glass and strain the cocktail into it.
Step 5.
- Garnish with a twist of grapefruit peel.
Ingredients
2 oz Bourbon
1 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
0.5 oz Honey syrup — (1 part honey dissolved in 1 part hot water)
1 piece Grapefruit twist (garnish)
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