What ingredients do I need for Derby?

To make Derby, you need: 2 Fresh leaves Mint, 2 dashes Peach Bitters, 2 oz Gin.

Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint in the drink.

What glass should I use for Derby?

Derby is traditionally served in a Martini Glass.

Is Derby an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Derby is an alcoholic cocktail.

Derby has an alcohol content of about 31% ABV.

How many calories are in Derby?

Derby contains approximately 140 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in Derby?

For Derby you can swap — Peach Bitters: Orange Bitters (citrus instead of stone fruit); Gin: Old Tom Gin (slightly softer and sweeter), Vodka (cleaner, less botanical).

Derby

Name: Derby
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 2 Fresh leaves Mint; 2 dashes Peach Bitters; 2 oz Gin

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

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Mint(optional)2 Fresh leaves
Peach Bitters2 dashes
Gin2 oz

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Derby close to the original.

Instead of Peach Bitters
- Orange Bitters— citrus instead of stone fruit
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical