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TGIF with a Brown Derby

TGIF with a Brown Derby
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photo credit ~ Sylvie Shirazi

I guess it was a couple of weeks ago while doing a bit of research on the history of the Oscars that I stumbled upon this delight, the Brown Derby, an interesting, slightly sweet bourbon drink with a surprisingly fresh citrus finish.

The Brown Derby became popular in the 1930’s in Hollywood, but not where you might guess.  The cocktail was actually created at a Tinsel Town hangout named the Vendome Club, a rival of the Brown Derby and a popular haunt of Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford, as well as many other famous stars.

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Vendome Club ~ circa 1930

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Brown Derby
Refreshing bourbon martini with a citrus sweet kick
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 2 ounces Bourbon
  • 1 1/2 ounces fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit juice
  • 3 /4 ounce Honey Syrup
Honey Syrup
  • 1 part honey
  • 1 part water
Method
Honey Syrup
  1. Simmer together in a sauce pan until almost boiling.
  2. Allow to cool before using.
  3. Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Mix
  1. Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake to mix, strain, and serve up in a chilled cocktail glass.

 

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

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