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$1.68
cost
134
cal
20%
ABV
4/5
NA score
1
std drinks
9g
sugar
Brown Derby
An easy whiskey cocktail built on bourbon.
The Recipe
- bourbon1.5 oz
- grapefruit juice1 oz
- honey syrup0.5 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$1.68
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$11.32
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | 1.5 oz | $1.54 |
| grapefruit juice | 1 oz | $0.08 |
| honey syrup | 0.5 oz | $0.06 |
| Total pour cost | $1.68 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
134
Sugar
9g
ABV
20%
Std drinks
1
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | 96 | 71.6% |
| honey syrup | 27 | 20.1% |
| grapefruit juice | 11 | 8.2% |
Carbs: 9.3g
Alcohol: 14g
Volume: 3 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
4/5Convertibility
Original cost
$1.68
Zero-proof cost
$2.03
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon | Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative(Ritual) | $1.89 |
| grapefruit juice | Kept | $0.08 |
| honey syrup | Kept | $0.06 |
Flavor notes
This recipe converts cleanly because citrus, dilution, and modifiers still do most of the work.
Pairs Well With
whiskeysalted nutscitrus olivesribeyeburgershort ribssteak fritesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuteriehot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rolls
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Brown Derby?
- 1.5 oz bourbon, 1 oz grapefruit juice, 0.5 oz honey syrup.
- How much does a Brown Derby cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Brown Derby is $1.68 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Brown Derby?
- A Brown Derby has approximately 134 calories, with 20% ABV and 9g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Brown Derby?
- Yes — the Brown Derby has a convertibility score of 4/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $2.03.