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Shaken · 1 serving

Twelve Mile Limit

A Prohibition-era multi-spirit sour blending white rum, rye, cognac, lemon, and grenadine.

Short answer

Twelve Mile Limit is a shaken cocktail made with white rum, rye whiskey, cognac, lemon juice, and grenadine. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Twelve Mile Limit 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
Twelve Mile Limit ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
Rye Whiskey15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Cognac15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Grenadine10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: Exactly one small maraschino cherry

Method

How to make Twelve Mile Limit

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and prepare exactly one small maraschino cherry.

  2. 02

    Measure the white rum, rye whiskey, cognac, fresh lemon juice, and grenadine into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the drink is cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the ruby-amber surface remains clean.

  6. 06

    Place the single compact cherry neatly at the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Twelve Mile Limit taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Twelve Mile Limit questions

What is in a Twelve Mile Limit?

Kokto’s build uses white rum, rye whiskey, cognac, lemon juice, and grenadine.

How long does a Twelve Mile Limit 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 Twelve Mile Limit 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 Twelve Mile Limit 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 catalog B073https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/13849/twelve-mile-limit · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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