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Derby

Derby is a cocktail made with Gin, Peach Bitters, and Mint. The listed recipe is built and served in a Cocktail Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic42.5% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

143 kcalCalories
42.5%ABV
0gSugar
0gCarbs
1.48Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

On this page

How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

  • 6 clginBase Spirit
  • 2 dashesPeach BittersBitters
  • 2 Fresh leavesMintGarnish
Tools:Mixing Glass

How to Make It

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

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste

What does Derby taste like?

Derby has a drier, more aromatic profile. Bitter, herbal or botanical notes give it structure and make it feel less sugary.

Primary flavours

HerbalBitterBotanical

Supporting notes

CitrusJuniperMint

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV
  • Dry finish
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

Similar styles

Try this if you like strong herbal drinks

Choose the Derby when you want a firm, spirit-led drink with bitter or herbal structure. It is not the best first choice for someone seeking a soft, sweet cocktail.

Variations

Easy ways to adjust Derby

For a softer version, add a small amount of sweetness or citrus. For a drier version, keep the bitter or herbal ingredient clear and avoid extra fruit syrup.

Skip if

Skip Derby if...

Skip Derby if you prefer soft, sweet or fruit-led drinks. Bitter and herbal cocktails can feel dry or intense if you are expecting easy sweetness.

When to serve

  • AperitifSuggested from its bitter and botanical notes.
  • Happy HourSuggested from its bitter notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

CharcuterieOlivesSalty Snacks

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

May be limited

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Gin6 cl

VodkaKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes
Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Mint2 Fresh leaves

Fresh Mint LeavesGood swap
How much to use
Use a similar amount and gently clap or muddle depending on the recipe.
What changes
Fresh mint leaves are usually a close substitute for mint.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Derby at home?
Yes. The Derby uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.