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.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 24% |
| Category | prohibition |
| Flavor | citrus, 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
- Add all ingredients to shaker with ice
- Shake hard
- Double strain into chilled coupe
- 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.