A forgotten cocktail from the era of Prohibition, the Twelve Mile Limit is one of the booziest cocktails you'll ever drink. If you're looking for a low-alcohol sipper, this one's not for you.
The story of the Twelve Mile is recounted in Ted Haigh's excellent Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails. Haigh suggests Appleton White Jamaican for the rum, and though that's good, you might prefer something with more funk and body. Rum-blogger Matt Robold suggests El Dorado 3 Year Old or Montanya Platino, and since the rum is the backbone of this drink, I agree.
As for the grenadine, sure you can buy it. But it will be better if you make your own instead.
About the author: Michael Dietsch approaches life with a hefty dash of bitters. He lives with wife, son, and cats in Brooklyn. Tickle him on twitter at @dietsch.
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About This Recipe
Yield:
makes 1 drink
Active time:
5 minutes
Total time:
5 minutes
Special equipment:
cocktail shaker, cocktail strainer
Ingredients
1 ounce white rum
1/2 ounce rye whiskey
1/2 ounce brandy
1/2 ounce grenadine
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 1 lemon
Garnish: lemon twist
Procedures
Add rum, rye, brandy, grenadine, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
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