Brown Derby
Modern Classics · Served up in a Coupe
Created at the Vendome Club in Hollywood in the 1930s, named after the Brown Derby restaurant across the street.
Ingredients
- Bourbon2 oz
- Grapefruit Juice1 oz
- Honey Syrup0.5 oz
Method
- 1.Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- 2.Shake hard for 10-12 seconds.
- 3.Double strain into a chilled coupe.
- 4.Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Batch scaling
Common batch sizes for the Brown Derby. Want a different number? Open the calculator.
| Ingredient | ×1 | ×2 | ×4 | ×8 | ×16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon | 2 oz | 4 oz | 8 oz | 16 oz | 32 oz |
| Grapefruit Juice | 1 oz | 2 oz | 4 oz | 8 oz | 16 oz |
| Honey Syrup | 0.5 oz | 1 oz | 2 oz | 4 oz | 8 oz |
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