Brown Derby
Whiskey · Coupe
Named for the Hollywood hat-shaped restaurant, a 1930s Vendome Club creation — bourbon, fresh grapefruit, and honey. Sun-kissed and honest.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 20% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | citrus, honey, historic, balanced |
Ingredients
- Bourbon Whiskey2 oz
- Fresh Grapefruit Juice1 oz
- Honey Syrup0.5 oz
- Grapefruit Peel1 twist
Method
- Add bourbon, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup to shaker with ice
- Shake hard
- Double strain into chilled coupe
- Garnish with grapefruit peel
Pro Tips
- Named after the 1930s Hollywood restaurant — bourbon + grapefruit + honey.
- Use a full-flavored bourbon (Buffalo Trace); the grapefruit hides the subtle ones.
- Fresh pink grapefruit; white tastes thin and the drink loses its signature.