Brown Derby Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Kismet

Time10m

Serves1

Make Brown Derby Cocktail Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Make honey syrup
If you don't have prepared honey syrup, combine equal parts honey and hot water (for this recipe about 3/4 oz honey + 3/4 oz hot water). Stir until fully combined and cool to warm (or use room temperature). Measure 3/4 oz for the cocktail.
2
Combine ingredients
Add 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and 3/4 oz honey syrup to a cocktail shaker.
3
Add ice and shake
Fill the shaker with ice (enough to nearly fill). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–18 seconds — until the shaker is very cold and well chilled.
4
Strain
Double-strain (using a Hawthorne/mesh strainer and a fine strainer if available) into a chilled coupe or martini glass. If you prefer, serve over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.

5
Express oils from a grapefruit twist over the surface of the drink by holding the twist skin-side down and giving it a firm bend, then wipe the rim with the peel and drop the twist onto the drink.