Cocktail Recipe

Derby Garden Royale

A cocktail recipe to explore alongside your bourbon and food pairing journey.

Derby Garden Royale

The Cocktail

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this cocktail at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Add bourbon, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and orange bitters into a shaker with ice.
  2. Lightly bruise basil leaves and add to the shaker.
  3. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  4. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. Garnish with a fresh basil sprig and a thin lemon wheel.

Pairings

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