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Cowboy Derby
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Cowboy Derby
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Horse with No Name habanero bourbon |
| 1 oz | Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Maple syrup |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of grapefruit zest twist.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS grapefruit zest twist over cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Cocktail of the day:
17th September 2025 is International Country Music Day
Review:
Habanero-infused whiskey adds a touch of Cowboy spirit to this riff on the classic 1930s' Brown Derby, with maple syrup balancing grapefruit tart freshness.
History:
Created in August 2021 by yours truly in Rye, England.
Nutrition:
One serving of Cowboy Derby contains 163 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.1 standard drinks
- 17.52% alc./vol. (17.52° proof)
- 14.9 grams of pure alcohol
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