Scofflaw

The SCOFFLAW cocktail was created in 1924 Paris during Prohibition. The word is a noun used to describe a person who drinks illegally, a combination of the words “scoff” and “law”. The Scofflaw is a cousin to the Manhattan, since it uses rye whiskey (or Canadian whiskey) and vermouth, but uses grenadine as a substitute to maraschino cherries. It departs the Manhattan also in using dry vermouth versus sweet vermouth and orange bitters instead of Angostura bitters. It also adds lemon juice.

Required: rye or Canadian whiskey (or bourbon), dry vermouth, grenadine, lemon juice, orange bitters

• 2 oz. rye or Canadian whiskey
• 1 oz. dry vermouth
• 1/4 oz. lemon juice
• 1/2 oz. grenadine
• 2 dashes orange bitters

Fill a shaker with ice and add all ingredients. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail or martini glass. Garnish with an orange peel (optional).

Comment: Anytime Grenadine is required, you risk over-sweetening a drink. I usually start on the lower end — in this case 1/2 ounce or less — and taste first. It’s easy to add a couple more drops if needed.

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Manhattan — https://keetscocktails.com/manhattan-classic/

Peychaud’s Manhttan — https://keetscocktails.com/peychauds-manhattan/

Rob Roy — https://keetscocktails.com/rob-roy-2/

Sazerac — https://keetscocktails.com/sazerac/