Scofflaw

Born in Paris during Prohibition as a toast to American lawbreakers who defied the Volstead Act, the Scofflaw pairs rye whiskey with dry vermouth, tart lemon, and grenadine into a bracingly sour, ruddy drink. The name was a prize-winning coinage for "contemptuous law violator."

Classic

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozRye Whiskey
  • 1 ozDry Vermouth
  • 0.75 ozLemon Juice
  • 0.75 ozGrenadine

Preparation

shaken · coupe · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine rye, dry vermouth, lemon juice, and grenadine in a shaker with ice.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

Flavor Profile

dilution
28%
fruity
25%
spiced
25%
sweet
23%
citrus
22%
sour
22%
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