Johnnie Walker Brown Derby

Name: Johnnie Walker Brown Derby Cocktail Recipe
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: Johnnie Walker Black Label; Honey Syrup; Pink Grapefruit Juice; Lemon Juice; Pink Peppercorns for garnish

Scotch Whisky

Prep time: 7 mins

Author: The Bar Team

A coupe glass filled with an orange-pink cocktail topped with small garnish, set on a yellow and orange textured surface with a corrugated background.

Get ready to elevate your Derby days with a timeless twist on the classic Brown Derby cocktail, featuring the distinguished flavors of Johnnie Walker Black Label. This cocktail merges the sophistication of whiskey with the zest of citrus, creating a blend that embodies the spirit of the races. Perfect for sipping trackside or hosting a gathering at home, this cocktail is a tribute to tradition with a modern twist.

What you’ll need:

Ingredients:

Serves:

Johnnie Walker Black Label
1.5oz
Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part water)
0.5oz
Pink Grapefruit Juice
0.75oz
Lemon Juice
0.25oz
Pink Peppercorns for garnish

Method

Step 1
Add all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake until chilled.
Step 2
Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with pink peppercorns.

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Celebrate Derby days with a classic drink by mixing up a Brown Derby cocktail with the rich flavors of Johnnie Walker Black Label.

In this recipe

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Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky

750ml

Two empty, light green stemmed glasses are side by side on a transparent background.

Estelle

Coupe Glasses, Set of Two - Mint

Mint

Honey Syrup

Ingredients

8 oz. Honey
8 oz. Water

Directions

In a medium size pot, heat the sugar and water for 15-20 minutes on a low simmer until the sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally to prevent caking.
After about one hour, strain the mixture into a container for storage, and label, date and refrigerate for later use. Good for 3 weeks. Yields 12 oz. of honey syrup.