🎬 Brown Derby

Hollywood glamour in a glass since the 1930s

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Make honey syrup by combining equal parts honey and warm water. Stir until dissolved.
  2. Add bourbon, fresh grapefruit juice, and honey syrup to a shaker.
  3. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. Express the grapefruit peel over the drink and drop it in as garnish.

Pro Tips

🎬 Origin Story

Named after the famous Brown Derby restaurant in Los Angeles, a celebrity hotspot shaped like a derby hat in the golden age of Hollywood.

🍊 Grapefruit Selection

Ruby red grapefruit is sweeter and less bitter than white grapefruit. Adjust the honey syrup accordingly based on your preference.

🍯 Honey Ratio

Unlike the Gold Rush's 2:1 ratio, the Brown Derby uses a lighter 1:1 honey syrup to let the grapefruit shine.

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