Created at the Vendome Club, Los Angeles, this cocktail was named after local (friendly) rival the Brown Derby. Its a simple combination of Whisky, Grapefruit and warming honey. Perhaps a little sweet, but certainly full of flavour.
Mix
2 shots of Bourbon
1 shot of Grapefruit Juice
0.25 shots of Runny Honey
Shake
Add all the ingredients to the mixing tin, add lots of ice, shake thoroughly and strain.
Pour
Serve in a Martini glass and garnish with a grapefruit zest.
Ingredient Profile
A Grapefruit zest completes the Brown Derby cocktail.
More on the Brown Derby
Paul Clarke enjoys the Brown Derby and one of its decendents, the Honey Fitz.
Shot by Shot Guide
mix shake and pour's shot by shot guide shows how to mix a Brown Derby cocktail. Don't forget to check out our Top Ten Tips For Mixing Cocktails
Fill a Martini glass with ice and water to chill it while mixing the cocktail.
Measure 1 shot of Grapefruit Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.25 shots of Runny Honey and add to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Discard the ice and water in the glass.
Strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with a grapefruit zest.
Buy Ingredients
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