How to FIX a cocktail - improving the Brown Derby
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Today I'm showing how to fix a cocktail! The Brown Derby has always fallen flat for me, so I thought I’d show you a creative process for workshopping a drink. By addressing each ingredient, we’ll take little steps to get closer to our preferred version - all the while staying within the confines of the original recipe. This process can be used for any cocktail - original or classic. Of course what makes a drink better is subjective, so have fun with it - and find the perfect drink for you. Cheers!
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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
The History: 1:13
Still Austin: 2:43
Take 1: 3:32
Take 2: 4:10
Take 3: 4:54
Take 4: 6:07
Final Drink: 7:01
Sips & Sign off: 8:00
Outtakes: 8:43
THE BROWN DERBY RECIPE 7:34
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Still Austin “The Musician” Straight Bourbon
1 oz. (30 ml) white grapefruit juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) cinnamon-infused honey syrup*
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
Expressed grapefruit oil
Grapefruit peel for garnish
*CINNAMON-INFUSED HONEY SYRUP
2/3 cup honey (I like a lighter honey)
1/3 cup hot water
2 cinnamon sticks (broken in half)
In a small sauce pan, combine honey and water. Add cinnamon sticks. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes (don’t boil!). Once cooled, remove cinnamon sticks.
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