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Brown Derby

Modern | Sour | from Anders Erickson

The Brown Derby cocktail, a classic bourbon, grapefruit, and honey drink, was named for the famous Los Angeles diner. It manages at once to be sweet, sour, and entirely delicious.

Original

Ingredients

Amount Ingredient Brand
1 12 oz / 38 ml 2 14 oz / 56 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 12 oz / 113 ml Bourbon Still Austin “The Musician” Straight
1 oz / 25 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml Pink Grapefruit Juice  
12 oz / 13 ml 34 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml Honey Syrup  

Notes

  • Method: Shaken
  • Pour: Double Strain
  • Glassware: Coupe
  • Garnish: Grapefruit peel
  • Special Prep: Expressed grapefruit oil

Improved

Ingredients

Amount Ingredient Brand
1 12 oz / 38 ml 2 14 oz / 56 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 12 oz / 113 ml Bourbon Still Austin “The Musician” Straight
1 oz / 25 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml White Grapefruit Juice  
12 oz / 13 ml 34 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml Honey Syrup  
14 oz / 6 ml 12 oz / 9 ml 12 oz / 13 ml 34 oz / 19 ml Fresh Lemon Juice  

Notes

  • Method: Shaken
  • Pour: Double Strain
  • Glassware: Coupe
  • Garnish: Grapefruit peel
  • Special Prep: Expressed grapefruit oil

Bourbon

Double strained

Coupe

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