Twelve Mile Limit

Rum · Coupe

A 1920s bootlegger's cocktail named for the international waters where 'booze cruises' outran the dry law — rum, rye, brandy, lemon, and grenadine.

GlassCoupe
GarnishNone
ABV24%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorcitrus, spirit-forward, historic, complex

Ingredients

  • White Rum1 oz
  • Rye Whiskey0.5 oz
  • Cognac0.5 oz
  • Fresh Lemon Juice0.5 oz
  • Grenadine0.5 oz
  • Lemon Peel1 twist

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to shaker with ice
  2. Shake hard
  3. Double strain into chilled coupe
  4. Garnish with lemon peel

Pro Tips

  • 1920s bootlegger drink named for the international waters beyond US jurisdiction — rum, rye, brandy, lemon, grenadine.
  • Equal parts of the three spirits gives the 'bootlegger's blend' character.
  • A dash of Peychaud's bitters is the modern upgrade that ties it together.