Derby Cocktail Recipe
A bourbon-based cocktail from Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide (1947), featuring sweet vermouth, orange curaçao or Grand Marnier, and fresh lime juice. It is a tart, subtly herbal, and peppery drink that bridges a Manhattan and a sour, often associated with horse racing traditions.
Make This
- Base
- Bourbon Whiskey
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 5 minutes
- Strength
- Medium
- Flavor
- Citrusy
Ingredients
- 1 oz Bourbon Whiskey
- 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1/2 oz Orange Curaçao
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add bourbon, sweet vermouth, orange curaçao (or Grand Marnier), and fresh lime juice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.