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Green Derby

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A green derby drink in a coup glass with foam on top

The Green Derby is a great Kentucky Derby party drink. It is similar to a Brown Derby but combines grapefruit juice and whiskey. The cocktail tastes delicious, goes down smooth, and packs a punch. You can drink this option alone or make and consume them with friends at a small gathering.

A green derby drink in a coup glass with foam on top

Green Derby

The Green Derby is a great Kentucky Derby party drink. It is similar to a Brown Derby but combines grapefruit juice and whiskey. The cocktail tastes delicious, goes down smooth, and packs a punch.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green derby, kentucky derby drinks
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 252kcal

Equipment

  • Shaker

Ingredients

  • 2 Oz Whiskey
  • 3/4 Oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/2 Oz Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 Oz Ginger Syrup
  • 2 dashes of bitters

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
  • Strain into a coupe glass.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

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