Sep 14, 2011
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Brown Derby

Named for the famous hat-shaped restaurant, this was the signature drink at LA's 1930s Vendome Club. This recipe first appeared in our October 2011 issue, along with Rebecca Barry's article Whiskey Rebellion.
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MAKES 1 COCKTAIL

INGREDIENTS

1 oz. bourbon
1 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
1½ tsp. honey mixed with 1½ tsp. warm water

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix bourbon, juice, and honey mixture in a shaker with ice; shake to chill. Strain into champagne coupe.
Brown Derby

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #141

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