Brown Derby

Grapefruit, lemon and honey give bourbon a broad citrus frame in Wild Turkey’s published Brown Derby. The honey is measured directly rather than as syrup, so mix it into the juices before adding ice.

Opaque pale golden-peach cocktail in a coupe, no ice, lemon peel garnish.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Wild Turkey bourbon
  • 30 ml Fresh grapefruit juice
  • 7.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 15 ml Honey
  • 1 piece Lemon peel

Instructions

  1. Stir the honey with the grapefruit and lemon juices in a shaker until evenly blended.
  2. Add the bourbon and ice, then shake until cold.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Express the optional lemon peel over the surface and add it.