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Twelve Mile Limit

PUBLISHED · 19 Oct 2026

White rum, rye, brandy, lemon and grenadine: the Prohibition-era sour named for the limit of US territorial waters.

Abstract illustration of a Twelve Mile Limit: a V-shaped cocktail glass of rose-red drink with a lemon twist
COCKTAIL

White rum, rye, brandy, lemon and grenadine: the Prohibition-era sour named for the limit of US territorial waters.

INGREDIENTS
  • White rum30 ml
  • Rye whiskey15 ml
  • Brandy15 ml
  • Lemon juice15 ml
  • Grenadine15 ml
  • Lemon twistto garnish
METHOD

Shake the rum, rye, brandy, lemon and grenadine with ice until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a lemon twist.

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