Derby
CLASSIC · LONDON DRY GIN

Derby

On the IBA official list as one of the Unforgettables.

Ingredients
London Dry Gin60 ml
Peach Bitters
Fresh Mint Leaves
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Chilled.
Method
  1. 1

    Chill a cocktail glass thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Add the gin and two dashes of peach bitters to a mixing glass.

  3. 3

    Add the mint leaves and ice, then stir for 20 seconds — long enough to chill, short enough that the mint does not turn grassy.

  4. 4

    Strain into the chilled glass.

  5. 5

    Float two fresh mint leaves on the surface.

From the Bartender

On the IBA official list as one of the Unforgettables. Not to be confused with the bourbon-and-grapefruit Brown Derby, which is a different drink entirely. With this little to hide behind, use a gin you would happily drink neat.

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