Charred Grapefruit Brown Derby

Ingredients

2 ounces of bourbon
1 ounce of fresh grapefruit juice
1/2 ounce of honey simple syrup (made with equal parts hot water and honey, whisked until fully combined and cooled)
You will also need a SIGNATUREseries Cast Iron Skillet.

Cooking Time:

10–15 minutes

Instructions

Make the honey simple syrup by whisking equal parts hot water and honey until fully combined. Let it cool.
Place thin slices of grapefruit onto a cast iron skillet over medium to medium-high heat and allow the bottom to develop a beautiful char. Transfer the charred grapefruit slices onto a plate to use as a garnish later.
Place your grapefruit halves onto the skillet to char before juicing.
Combine 2 ounces of bourbon, 1 ounce of fresh grapefruit juice, and 1/2 ounce of honey simple syrup in a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice.
Shake until fully chilled.
Strain the cocktail into a glass and garnish with your charred grapefruit slices, and enjoy your cocktail.

This cocktail was crafted by Fallon Blackburn. For more of her recipes, check out her Instagram profile @espressoandlime.