Scofflaw
A defiant Prohibition-era classic created in Paris in 1924 — rye whiskey, dry vermouth, grenadine, lemon, and bitters, named after those who flouted the liquor ban. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Rye whiskey
- 1 oz Dry vermouth
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.8 oz Grenadine
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with Parisian charcuterie, roasted duck confit, or seared foie gras to honor its defiant 1920s Paris origins and its bold, tart-forward flavor profile.
Instructions
Add rye, dry vermouth, lemon juice, grenadine, and bitters to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in
Tips
Created at Harry's New York Bar in Paris to mock American Prohibition The word "scofflaw" was coined in a 1924 contest to describe those who drank illegally Use real pomegranate grenadine, not the neon red stuff