Brown Derby

The hat makes the man. And when Baker was working, it was rare to catch him without his signature, wide-brimmed hat. But after work, it was hats off and glasses up.

Easy
3-5 min
Sour

WHAT YOU NEED

parts

2 Baker’s Single Barrel Bourbon
1 fresh grapefruit juice
0.5 honey syrup*

HOW TO CRAFT

A little sweet, a little sour. This is a spin on the legendary Brown Derby cocktail, and Baker’s Single Barrel Bourbon adds a little extra kick to the classic.

STEP 1

Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice.

STEP 2

Shake 10–15 seconds until well chilled.

STEP 3

Strain into chilled glass.

STEP 4

Garnish with optional rosemary sprig or grapefruit peel.

STEP 5

*To make honey syrup:
2 parts honey to 1 part hot water. Stir until honey is completely dissolved. Store refrigerated in an airtight container.

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Baker has always been a night owl. In high school he worked at the Beam distillery as a nightwatchman before working his way up to night-shift supervisor. It’s only right that this cocktail is a tribute to his favorite time of day – night.