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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4.5 oz / 112.5 ml | Bourbon | Still Austin “The Musician” Straight |
| 1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml | Pink Grapefruit Juice | |
| 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml | Honey Syrup |
Notes
- Method: Shaken
- Pour: Double Strain
- Glassware: Coupe
- Garnish: Grapefruit peel
- Special Prep: Expressed grapefruit oil
Improved
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4.5 oz / 112.5 ml | Bourbon | Still Austin “The Musician” Straight |
| 1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml | White Grapefruit Juice | |
| 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml | Honey Syrup | |
| 0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml | Fresh Lemon Juice |
Notes
- Method: Shaken
- Pour: Double Strain
- Glassware: Coupe
- Garnish: Grapefruit peel
- Special Prep: Expressed grapefruit oil
