1 serving
Derby ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gin | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 1 part |
 Peach bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
 Mint | 2 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One small mint sprig
Method
How to make Derby
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the cocktail thoroughly, prepare the One small mint sprig, and ready the mixing equipment.
- 02
Measure gin, peach bitters, mint accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir the gin, peach bitters, and two fresh mint leaves gently with solid ice until very cold, fine-strain into a chilled cocktail glass, then add exactly one small upright mint sprig.
- 05
Strain into the chilled cocktail, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.
- 06
Finish with One small mint sprig and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Derby taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Derby questions
What is in a Derby?
Kokto’s build uses gin, peach bitters, and mint.
How long does a Derby take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Derby prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Derby alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B048https://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=17187 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved