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12 Mile Limit cocktail in a Nick & Nora glass

Prohibition Era · Strong

12 Mile Limit

FruitySweetRefreshingBalanced
Base
Rum, Whiskey, Cognac
Glass
Nick & Nora
Method
Shaken
Effort
Intermediate · 5 min
ABV
23%
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Build

  • 1 ozLight Rumor White Rum
  • 0.5 ozRye Whiskeyor Bourbon
  • 0.5 ozCognacor Brandy
  • 0.5 ozLemon Juice
  • 0.5 ozGrenadine SyrupFresh, homemade preferred
  • 1 peelLemonExpress oils over drink · garnish

You’ll need: Cocktail shaker, Strainer

Method — Shaken

  1. 1Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice
  2. 2Shake vigorously until well-chilled
  3. 3Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass
  4. 4Express lemon oils over the surface and garnish with the peel

The story

Named after the 12-mile boundary from shore that marked international waters during Prohibition, where ships could legally serve alcohol.

Variations

Some bartenders add a dash of Angostura bitters or adjust the proportions of spirits.

Host tips

Use fresh-squeezed lemon juice and homemade grenadine for best results.

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