Scofflaw
The Scofflaw is a citrusy sour made with Rye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Lemon Juice, Grenadine and Orange Bitters. It is shaken and served in a coupe glass, about 18% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Coupe glass
- Served
- Martini
- Strength
- About 18% ABV
- Family
- Sour
- Flavour
- Citrus
Ingredients
- 45mlRye Whiskey
- 30mlDry Vermouth
- 15mlLemon Juice
- 15mlGrenadine
- 2 dashesOrange Bitters
How to make it
- Shake all ingredients hard with ice and fine strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express a lemon twist over the drink.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Scofflaw
In 1924 a Boston newspaper contest coined 'scofflaw' for people who flouted Prohibition. Within weeks Harry's New York Bar in Paris, full of American drinkers abroad, named a cocktail after it.
Missing something?
- No Rye Whiskey? Use Bourbon (Softer and sweeter than rye's spice)
- No Rye Whiskey? Use Jim Beam Bourbon (A bourbon: softer and sweeter than rye)
- No Dry Vermouth? Use Bianco Vermouth (Sweeter)
- No Dry Vermouth? Use Lillet Blanc (Fruitier and sweeter)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lemon (Squeeze fresh: 1 lemon gives about 30 ml)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lime Juice (Sharper, different aroma)
- No Grenadine? Use Raspberry Syrup (Berry instead of pomegranate)
All swaps for Rye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Lemon Juice and Grenadine
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