Twelve Mile Limit Cocktail
This potent Prohibition-era cocktail takes its name from the U.S. law that banned the consumption of alcohol a dozen miles beyond its shores. The very drink it inspired taunts the measure with its especially strong yet beachy combination of rum, whiskey, brandy, grenadine, and lemon juice.
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INGREDIENTS
1 oz. silver rum½ oz. rye whiskey
½ oz. brandy
½ oz. grenadine
½ oz. fresh lemon juice
1 lemon twist, to garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine rum, whiskey, brandy, grenadine, and juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice; cover and shake until chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled highball glass and top with lemon twist.See all 150 classic recipes featured in our 150th issue »
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