The Scofflaw

A Rye whiskey cocktail for the fruity palate...

Cocktail history:

Though Prohibition raged on in the US, new concoctions emerged in the dimly lit saloons of Europe, many named in honor of the Yankee’s “Noble Experiment”.  In 1924, The Scofflaw made its first appearance at the famously transplanted Harry’s New York Bar in Paris. This delicate quaff’s moniker was an ode to those Americans still imbibing spirits, even while relegated to speakeasys and other secret establishments. The cocktail’s rich history and approachability has also led to numerous riffs and refinements, but the classic recipe is tested by time… 

Ingredients:

  1. Rye Whiskey (in our opinion, you’ll want something spicy and rich, preferably 50% abv. Try Rittenhouse Rye, Bottled-in-Bond. The rich baking spice and  woodiness won’t be lost in the citrus and the grenadine.
  2. Dry Vermouth (You can’t go wrong with Doolin)
  3. Grenadine
  4. Lemon Juice (some have riffed on the original Harry Craddock recipe by using lime juice)
  5. Orange Bitters (we prefer Fee Bros.)

Equipment needed:

  1. Jigger
  2. Shaker tins
  3. Hawthorne Strainer
  4. Fine Strainer
  5. Lemon zester

Glassware:

Served in a coupe or Nick & Nora

How to build:

  1. First, set out your shaker tin. Inside, add two dashes of Fee Brothers orange bitters.
  2. Using your jigger, add your Lemon Juice (1/2 ounce of fresh-squeezed- and we mean fresh. If you didn’t squeeze lemons within the last 6 hours, you’ll lose some great flavor) 
  3. Add 1/3 ounce of grenadine.
  4. Add 1 ounce of dry vermouth.
  5. Add 2 ounces of Rittenhouse Rye. 
  6. Fill your shaker tin 3/4 full with fresh cubed ice. Seal your shaker and shake well. Try to develop a rhythm to avoid pulverizing the ice. When your shaker tin is almost too cold to hold, break the seal. Top your shaker with the hawthorne strainer. 
  7. Using your hawthorne strainer AND your fine strainer, pour the mixture into your chilled coupe. Using the fine strainer will eliminate the tiny shards of ice that  
  8. Garnish with a thin, expressed lemon peel, and serve. 

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