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Brown Derby

Bourbon, grapefruit, honey. Vendome Club, Hollywood, 1930s. A simple sour with character — honey rounds the grapefruit bitterness.

Servings
Served inCoupe
MethodShaken

Ingredients

  • Bourbon Whiskey2 ounces
  • Fresh Grapefruit Juice1 ounce
  • Honey Syrup (1:1)½ ounce

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

Notes

Named for the Brown Derby restaurant. Quality bourbon and fresh grapefruit.

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