Meriwether Brown Derby
A classic bourbon, grapefruit, and honey cocktail that brings out Meriwether’s dark fruit, oak, and dried citrus notes.
Equipment
- Bar Tools: Shaker tin
- Jigger, strainer, citrus press, peeler.
Ingredients
- 1.75 oz / 52 ml Meriwether Bourbon
- 1 oz / 30 ml Fresh grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz / 15 ml Honey syrup
- 1 Grapefruit twist for garnish
Instructions
- Add Meriwether Bourbon, fresh grapefruit juice, and honey syrup to a shaker tin.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a grapefruit twist and serve.
Notes
Pro Tip: Fresh grapefruit is non-negotiable. Bottled grapefruit juice will make the cocktail taste dull.