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Shaken · 1 serving

Scofflaw

A carefully balanced shaken classic led by rye whiskey, with dry vermouth and fresh lemon juice.

Short answer

Scofflaw is a shaken cocktail made with rye whiskey, dry vermouth, lemon juice, grenadine, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Scofflaw ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Scofflaw ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Dry Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Grenadine15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Orange twist

Method

How to make Scofflaw

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled coupe and prepare orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml rye whiskey, 30 ml dry vermouth, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml grenadine, 2 dash aromatic bitters into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker two-thirds full with large, fresh ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled a chilled coupe.

  6. 06

    Add orange twist neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Scofflaw taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and sourness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Scofflaw questions

What is in a Scofflaw?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, dry vermouth, lemon juice, grenadine, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Scofflaw take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Scofflaw prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Scofflaw alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.scofflaw · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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