Derby

Derby

Gin stirred with peach bitters and served with fresh mint leaves. A spare, aromatic classic that leans entirely on its gin.

31% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

140 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Mint(optional)· not in your bar2 Fresh leaves
  • Peach Bitters· not in your bar2 dashes

    Or swap: Orange Bitters — citrus instead of stone fruit

  • Gin· not in your bar2 oz

    Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical

Instructions

  1. Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice.

  2. Stir.

  3. Strain into a cocktail glass.

  4. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint in the drink.

Pairs well with

Peach bitters and mint freshen this gin sipper for race-day snacking:

  • Peach and prosciutto bites
  • Benedictine spread sandwiches
  • Mint-dusted fruit skewers
  • Candied pecans

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