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The Scofflaw – Bourbon Cocktail

December 22, 2015 by Lucy Parissi 12 Comments

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The Scofflaw is a classic bourbon-based cocktail. This lovely drink was named after those who scoffed the law by drinking during the Prohibition.

Bourbon lovers will also like the Cherry Bomb

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Scoflaw cocktail served on the rocks

We need to have a word about The Scofflaw. Because it is OH SO GOOD. This is the type of drink that after you make it for the first time you go knock on your neighbour’s door and say “come over you must try this!”.

Then, I swear to you, you have an impromptu party on your hands. This is the kind of drink you introduce to bartenders on a night out which they then proceed to add to their menu on the spot (true story).

Rocks glass with bourbon drink served on the rocks

We discovered the Scofflaw via The Spirits book (my favourite cocktail bible) I have been going on and on about recently.

A scofflaw is someone who ‘scoffs at the law’ by drinking illegally and since this cocktail was created at Harry’s Bar in Paris during the prohibition the name is nothing short of inspired.

But back to the Scofflaw… The first time I made this I had no grenadine and so I used pomegranate molasses and a little simple syrup in its place. This works quite well and makes for a slightly less sweet – and less pink – cocktail.

The original recipe also calls for the Scofflaw to be strained into a chilled cocktail glass – not served on the rocks.

Since this is quite a strong drink I don’t mind a little ice (especially when it is star shaped!) but I will leave the serving up to you.

HOW TO MAKE THE SCOFFLAW

Full measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page. Please take a look at the steps and video before attempting this recipe!

  1. Chill a martini or coupe glass in the freezer. Alternatively use a rocks glass (as pictured).
  2. Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker (or a mixing jug) half filled with ice and shake hard for 30 seconds.
  3. Strain into your chilled cocktail glass or serve in a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Scofflaw bourbon cocktail served on the rocks with star shaped ice cubes

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The Scofflaw – a must make bourbon cocktail

Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes
Get ready to meet your new favourite bourbon-based cocktail. The Scofflaw was named after those who scoffed the law by drinking during the Prohibition.
4.65 from 14 votes
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Course: Cocktail
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 30 ml | 1oz bourbon
  • 30 ml | 1 oz dry vermouth used Noilly Pratt
  • 15 ml | 1/2oz lemon juice
  • 1-2 tsp grenadine
  • dash orange bitters used Angostura bitters
  • lemon twist to garnish optional

Instructions

  • Chill a martini or coupe glass in the freezer. Alternatively use a rocks glass (as pictured).
  • Add everything to a cocktail shaker half filled with ice and shake hard for 30 seconds.
  • Strain into your chilled cocktail glass or serve in a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.
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Comments

  1. Tom Patterson says

    July 21, 2022 at 3:25 am

    5 stars
    Delicious . Refreshing .

    Reply
  2. Ann L says

    April 09, 2022 at 12:09 am

    4 stars
    Quite tasty!

    Reply
  3. Dulcie Wilcox says

    January 07, 2016 at 10:29 pm

    This bourbon lover is intrigued.

    Reply
  4. Jo Hutchinson says

    December 29, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    Beautiful photos.

    Reply
  5. Louise | Cygnet Kitchen says

    December 23, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    You know I am a huge fan of your cocktails Lucy, there has to be a book soon surely! This is as stunning as ever! Merry Christmas to you and your family! xxx

    Reply
  6. Hannah Hossack-Lodge says

    December 23, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    This sounds amazing, and dangerous! I rarely drink at home but your beautiful cocktail posts always make me crave one

    Reply
  7. Angela Field says

    December 23, 2015 at 8:57 am

    Lucy I don't know how you do it, but you manage to photograph cocktails so beautifully. This looks like an amazing combination – I never drink Whiskey or Bourbon based cocktails, but I think I might have to rectify that.

    Reply
  8. William G says

    December 22, 2015 at 11:40 pm

    What do you do to enter the competition if you don't have a smartphone or tablet, and therefore no Instagram?

    Reply
  9. Julia@Vikalinka says

    December 22, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    Why oh why are we not neighbours!!! I would love surprise visits from you! Such gorgeous looking cocktail, I am off to recreate it to the best of my ability!

    Reply
  10. Beverley says

    December 22, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    Fabulous sounding cocktail! Love it!

    Reply
  11. Little Sunny Kitchen says

    December 22, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    This cocktail sounds interesting and I love bourbon! Stunning pictures Lucy!

    Reply
  12. Kate Hackworthy says

    December 22, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    A cocktail that causes an impromptu party, that's one to try! Sounds gorgeous.

    Reply

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