Brown Derby
A classic bourbon cocktail combining grapefruit juice and honey syrup. The Brown Derby is crisp, citrus-forward and subtly sweet, offering a lighter, more refreshing take on a whiskey-based sour.

A classic bourbon cocktail combining grapefruit juice and honey syrup. The Brown Derby is crisp, citrus-forward and subtly sweet, offering a lighter, more refreshing take on a whiskey-based sour.
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