Scofflaw Cocktail
A BevX Cocktail Recipe
In 1923, Quincy, MA based banker and avid Prohibition advocate Delcevare King offered a $200 gold prize in a contest to find a derogatory term for those who ignored Prohibition laws. The winning entry was “Scofflaw.” Like many movements driven by independent-minded individuals, they reclaimed this insult and turned it into a symbol of pride The Scofflaw cocktail was created as a symbol of defiance against Prohibition. It is named after the term used for those who secretly drank spirits during Prohibition; the Scofflaw made its first appearance in 1924 at Harry’s Bar in Paris nearly a decade before Repeal.
Ingredients
1.5 oz. American Rye Whiskey
1 oz. Dry Vermouth
.75 oz. Lemon juice
.5 oz. Grenadine
1 dash of orange bitters
lemon twist for garnish
Occasion
You can serve this drink any day, but when sipped on Repeal Day, it has a special meaning.
Method
Place all of the ingredients in a shaker and top with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange peel.
Variations
There are many opportunities to swap in American Whiskies in this cocktail. Bourbon, Rye, and American Single Malt will all result in a lovely drink.
Source: Classic