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Twelve Mile Limit

1 oz Light rum
1⁄2 oz Brandy
1⁄2 oz Rye
1⁄2 oz Grenadine
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 twst Lemon zest (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

History

May be based on the Twelve Miles Out from the Savoy Cocktail Book.

Cocktail summary
Posted by nick on
Created by
Tommy Millard
Year
1934
Is of
unknown authenticity
Reference

Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails by Ted Haigh. http://rumdood.com/2010/02/01/twelve-mile-limit/

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  • The rye comes through a lot more than the others but it’s not that interesting of a drink
  • Works surprisingly well. Balanced, but with some complexity.
  • Meh. Reminds me of a Scofflaw like but boozier and less coherent.
  • Similar to a Scofflaw.
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Comments
Nola commented on 9/26/2013:

Suggested- El Dorado 3 yr or Montoya Platino