How To Make A 12 Mile Limit Cocktail
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 15. 06. 2024
- In today's video I'm going to show you how to Make a 12 mile limit! This is a surprisingly easy cocktail to drink (it has three base spirits). The name, 12 mile limit, comes from a nautical border created during prohibition to enforce the possession and consumption of alcohol. In response, this drink defied the law by offering rum, rye whiskey, and brandy - all in one go!
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TIME STAMPS:
Intro: 0:00
The History: 0:45
The Booze: 2:50
The Recipes: 4:04
Sips: 5:37
THE 12 MILE LIMIT RECIPE
1 oz. (30 ml) El Dorado 3yr Rum
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Rittenhouse 100 proof Rye Whiskey
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Mason Rouge V.S.O.P. Cognac
1/2 oz. (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Grenadine (beveragemixers.com/products/g...)
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No special liqueurs needed! This one's super simple and mind-blowingly easy to drink - especially considering it's got rum, rye, and brandy. Give it a shot and let me know what you think! Cheers!! đ đ„
"What do these people want??" - this! This is what we want! I was able to make this drink along with you this time because I had everything I needed :) - no offense, but I still haven't pulled the trigger on any allspice dram... haha. But all of your videos are great, keep it up, waiting for this channel to blow up. Cheers!
Perfect cocktail for using 12 Mile Rum from Shady Distilleries down here in South Florida!
Just made this tonight, my wife who likes super sticky sweet drinks took a sip then said "you should make one for yourself....." LOL, this one is going into the rotation for sure.
I made a double batch of the grenadine for this. Due to whole foods only selling Pom juice in quarts. Anybody want me to ship you some?...LOL I have way too much grenadine now
It's one of my new favorite cocktails to do for customers in various ways using diffrent but similar liqours-please try the recipe I posted previously if you have access to those specific liqours.
The Real Mccoy is typically attributed to steam locomotive engineer/ inventor, Elijah Mccoy who was born into slavery but managed to escape to freedom with his family. Eventually would go on to invent several improvements to steam engine technology like the auto drip pan which allowed a locomotive to self lubricate its moving parts while in motion to save time and reduce manual labor. His contributions were eventually regarded as industry standard earning the nickname "Real Mccoy" and found its way into American syntax defined as a "genuine artifact" ... love all your videos
I have been making the 12 mile for years ever since you introduced it - making it WRONG! I was making this drink BOURBON forward not rum! And I was using lime juice not lemon. All my guests absolutely loved it! I happened upon your 12 mile video today and realized my mistake, so my wife and I made your 12 mile and loved it! So now . . . I have my new bourbon forward 12 mile which we have named the Real McCoy! Which, BTW, I first read about in WoodenBoat magazine some 15 years ago uncovering that very cool truth. Kudos to your videos and cheers.đ€Łđ
Prohibition era cocktails are totally in my wheelhouse. Something about how simple they are, which allows the flavors to all express themselves. Cheers! đ„
With you 100%. There's definitely something to be said for simplicity. Cheers, Vino! đ„
I totally agree! The magic of mixology is making something greater than the sum of its parts, and prohibition (and pre-prohibition) cocktails are the best at this and my favorite to make. So many amazing flavors and experiences using ingredients I already have!
FYI - a 16" cannon can throw the equivalent of a VW Beetle almost 20 miles, and my 5 Inch cannon put shells down on a beach 12 miles away beyond the horizon. Just sayin.
I swear Iâve tried to watch as many of your videos as I can and I havenât been disappointed once! Keep up the great work!
I appreciate that! Thank you so much, Joseph!
I came across this channel 2 days ago and I'm obsessed with it already. I don't think you realize how informative and inspiring your channel is Anders. Good job mate
Thank you so much, Graison! I'm happy you're enjoying the channel, and appreciate the kind words. Cheers!
I just love watching your videos Anders! You make really interesting, informative episodes, and your performance in front of the camera is amazing! Cheers my friend!
Thank you, Kevin - I enjoy watching your episodes for the very same reason! Cheers to you! đ„
Happy Friday is when Anders uploads a brand new video đđč Cheers
Haha. Thanks, David! Happy I could be a part of your Friday - enjoy the weekend! đ„
I tried this a few days ago with Rose's grenadine and I wasn't feeling it, drinkable but not necessarily good. Retried it with homemade grenadine today and I'm super happy with the outcome. Absolutely delicious.
Always enjoy your videos Anders.. Thanks .. Keep em coming
Anders your stage presents is as important as the great cocktails you present. Nice work.
Enjoying this cocktail now! Cheers!
Fixed it for the first time this weekend- Very good.
I made this after watching your video. It was deliciously refreshing on a hot summer day. I'm hooked on your channel. Thanks for all these awesome videos - and the loads of personality and charm you bring to them!
Doing this recipe AND the sazerac tonight, baby!
Thanks Anders!
I gotta say.. thanks to your videos I've decided to make my own cocktail bar at home:) can't wait for this project to be ready and test out what I've learned from you:) cheers and best of luck with your future videos!
I just massively love...LOVE your vids. Most engaging guy on t'interweb.
I am definitely making this one! Also, I laughed out loud when you said, "The bar is this way," and bounced off screen. Your videos are both informative and fun! Thank!
Long day at work. Started scrolling through your videos. Realized I had all these bottles, a few lemons, and grenadine. Glad I did. Delicious. Gunna be drinking these all weekend. Thank you sir.
I might have to come to this bar you work one day. You have put me on to so many drink, that I actually like and make for my friends.
This is my favourite from all the videos.
Going back through a bunch of your stuff looking for cocktails I haven't made yet, and this is a new favorite! Looks a little strange on paper, but it is a real winner!
There are a ton of cocktail content providers on the Tubes but this is, by far, the best.
Love the little fluted rocks glass and sail-like lemon peel! Sounds exactly like a prohibition classic, a blend of whatever booze was accessible and some balancing ingredients! Great history lesson also, quality content as usual!
Thanks! Yeah this is a good one with a bit of history. Who knew so much different liquor could taste so smooth? Cheers!
oh god this is such a great cocktail, thanks
Well done! It's one of my favorites.
You've got wonderful taste, Charles - cheers!
Just made this! Didn't have cognac, so used my trusty Korbel brandy. Quite yummy!
Great video, Anders! Can't wait to try this one. I liked how you had an emergency sign hanging, that couldn't wait until you finished your drink!
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Just started following you last week, looking forward to trying this one out once I make your grenadine recipe!
Thank you so much, Ellery! Hope you enjoy both the grenadine and the drink - cheers!
Definitely adding this to my little cocktail book. Thanks for the simple ingredient, high-quality cocktail!
p.s. Love the added animations & pics while explaining the origins!
Thanks, Mark! Hope you enjoy this one. Cheers!
The best cocktails came out of Prohibition. The real knowledge of balancing spirits boozy cocktails that are actually amazing. Love it.
I agree, Georgi! So much to learn from the classics. Cheers!
That is a truly elegant garnish. I've been using it all the time. So simple, and looks so nice.
Definitely my go-to garnish. Thanks, Tarush!
Thanks for the video... I mad it for christmas with two twist...cherry syrop instead of the grenadine and a mist of absynthe in the glass... delicious.
Oooohh, love the Scofflaw so I gotta try this! Thanks Anders!
Absolutely! Hope you enjoy it, Johan. Cheers!
I could watch you every day! To the bar!!
Thanks, Jake! Cheers!
My new favorite of the era! Dangerously easy to drink! :D
Love your videos! Because of you I have started making cocktails and building my repertoire of my favorite 3-4 cocktails to make. I can't wait to host a dinner party with friends and show them these skills!!!
Can you do a video series of your history as a bartender and tips or tricks to memorizing drinks and starting out as a tender
Thanks for the idea, Matthew! I'll keep it in mind for the future. Happy mixing!
keep up the great work. I appreciate you
Thanks! Appreciate you too!
You were the first person that made this drink for me. I'll be making that this week! Also, I like that sign.
I love that! Now you know how simple this one is to make - hope you enjoy it!
Totally making this tonight.
So Iâm newly 21, and Iâm getting really into mixology! I really love your videos man, canât wait to make this drink tomorrow!! Appreciate the time and effort you put into these vids!
Thanks, Connor! Glad to hear you're enjoying the videos. Happy mixing and enjoy your Saturday!
I know I'm late to the game here. I'm catching up on all of your videos. I had all of the ingredients ready to go when I realized all I had was black spiced rum. I decided to try it with that this time and it turned out great! To the bar!!
Love the backstory on this one. Looks good! Salud!
Thank you so much! It goes down easy - cheers!
Nice drink. Enjoy it very much. Cheers
Thanks, Dennis! Cheers to you!
Nice! I just made it with Calvados rather than Cognac. Brilliant and refreshing! And then did it back to back with Hennessy. Calvados for the win! OMG - SO GOOD!
đEverything but the Rye on my shelf. I finished mine a while ago when I was making The Flip Side cocktail like mad. I need to grab another bottle of rye. Love the looks of this one- Az's reaction too made it sound like a true winner! đđ» Cheers
Definitely time to grab some more rye! Hope you like this one - so easy to drink. Cheers!
The Real McCoy was a phrase attributed to Canadian Elijah McCoy who came up with an oil lubricator in 1872 for trains. His was so good that when railroaders asked for his invention, they asked, "Is this the real McCoy?"
I think my husband will really like this. And great history!
Thanks! I hope you both like it - cheers!
Yep. OK. Tried this one today and it is a winner.... where i live we are still pretty COVID locked down so I have officially moved on from bread making to cocktail making...
I bumped up the cognac to 3/4 oz. Elegant!
I used to skip the history section and get right to "the booze"...but the history is really a fun part of these cocktails. So now I'm re-watching all of them.
My twist 12 mile Bayou- 2oz Bayou bourbon barrel aged rum, .5oz Pierre Ferrand Ambre' Cognac, .67oz (2/3 eyeing it in the jigger) each lemon juice and house made pomegranate syrup. Shake&strain into chilled coupe glass
Definitely making this tonight!
You're going to love it - dangerously easy to drink! Cheers, Dominic!
OMG, I'm making this straight away!
Only difference I used Flor de Cana 4 year &
Remy Martin vsop. Damn excellent drink.
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I have the ingredients,and I am looking forward to making this lovely looking cocktail, for the first time!! I love the history. It adds to the enjoyment a lot!! Thanks so much for this great video, Anders!!
Thank you, Christine! A good cocktail for the weekend. Hope you enjoy it!!
@@AndersErickson Thanks Anders! Cheers!
A stop at the store and I'm trying this!
This cocktail is so good and it has a great history too.
I agree - it went down way too easy! Cheers, David!
Very informative sir more knowledge regarding the history đ
Thanks - appreciate the comment. Cheers!
6:36 - Yeah, YT will get in your head like that, man... But you're doing an incredible job so just keep it up and the boom will happen. Another video that is, just like your new wall decor, solid gold. Cheers!
Thank you so much, Robi! I'm sure you guys know exactly what it's like - it can feel a little crazy sometimes. Appreciate the kind words! Cheers to you!
Wow i learned something today.
finally i have all the ingredients to make this drink. thanks
That is such a great glass
Love to the Bar see sign. đ
I need that glass!
ANDERS!!! I love this cocktail!!! I made this some time ago, and this video reminds me that I need to make some grenadine!!!! I need to revisit this gem. CHEERS!!!!
Hey Tim!! I love that you've made this one before - and with homemade grenadine! Cheers!!
@@AndersErickson I'm working on a riff of this cocktail called, " 5 quick blasts." I'm replacing the grenadine and 1 spirit......
A wonderful cocktail, especially due to the homemade grenadine and easy due to the proportions. Also, if you want to read a great article about the McCoy brothers (the real McCoy), check out the WoodenBoat magazine which did a wonderful historical article - why? Because they were sailing wooden schooners.
The 12 Mile is my new go to drink.
I just made this one using the Liber and Co grenadine you recommended in your Grenadine tasting video! It tastes amazing! And you are right, the grenadine HAS to be good quality! With Liber and Co, the drink comes out more reddish brownish, but it's very balanced, and very complex. Have you considered doing tasting tests with Az? I think that would be pretty interesting!
I need to get the Liber grenadine next time I'm in Austin, thanks for the tip!
Oh yay the 12 Mile Limit is one of my favourites, thank you Anders! It should be much better known. Do you know the variation from The Sugar House in Detroit which uses Wray and Nephew? hogo+ grenadine= super yum - oh man you gotta try it. My partner, who usually likes gentler fare, completely fell for this one
Oooh that sounds wonderful. Can't say I've tried The Sugar House variation, but I do love funky Jamaican rums with grenadine! Appreciate the comment, Stan! Cheers!
great cocktail!
I miss your hair, but I will happily keep viewing for the great drinks.
Love the name of this cocktail. IDK why I haven't tried this yet.
Idk either Carl - but you should do it now đ Cheers!
Love the new signage.... might give this drink a go...lemme see if i have any Lemons left.
Thanks - I'm loving the new sign too. Now go get some lemons and give this one a try! Cheers, Yong!
Would love your opinion on the Enzoni!
Wasn't expecting this McCoy story today.
This was very tasty⊠gave daiquiri vibes and I wasnât mad at it. :)
I wouldn't mind seeing more Tiki cocktails! Anders, I believe you mentioned before that your bar does tiki night right?? MORE tiki, please :)
Love the channel. Keep it up :)
p.s. I made the drink as you did and very much enjoy it! Cheers!! Had to use Rose's Grenadine though... Needless to say I'm finally going to make homemade grenadine tonight with that bottle of pomegranet juice in the back of the fridge. lol
Wonderful! I think you'll love the homemade grenadine. And it's good to know you like the tiki videos - I'll keep them coming!
Never heard of this one but it sounds awesome! Sounds like the real McCoy! đđ
We've gotta bring it back - surprisingly smooth! Cheers, Rob!
I think this is one of the ones I will actually try. Ironically I ran out of grenadine and need to buy some pomegranate juice to make more.
A slight correction. Cognac is made of the destilation of the wort of the grapes (before fermenting completely). Brandy is made of the destilation os the wine.
I literally never remember to chill my glasses. Great drink. Might make one later.
Haha. Glassware tends to be an afterthought for me too - I'm always forgetting one thing or another.
Definitely in the running for a Joe Pantoliano aka âRalph Cifarettoâ lookalike contest, especially with the backwards ball cap âïž
First time here. I really enjoyed watching you. When I grow up I want to be like you. Watch cocktail Tony,
Thanks, Cocktail Tony! Happy Mixing! đ„
Still my favorite. However, I finally made my own grenadine. And as much as I enjoy the really tart Fee Brothers brand, homemade is simply better. Especially in a cocktail like this one where it takes on a prominent role.
âThe color of pinto beansâ⊠way to make it sound yummy, Anders! Haha!
Should have put the grenadine before the lime juice. You said that in another video, Anders. Helps washing it out :)
You're not wrong.
Made this tonight and a bought grenadine is just too sweet and probably needs to be cut to a quarter measure. If I used enough grenadine Iâd try making your recipe! Love the flavours though of this build.
I love that you gave it a try! Balancing the grenadine is the trickiest part. Cheers!
If y sail out 12 miles, I guess y oughta come back w at least 3 different bottles! Thanks f a beautiful drink.
Makes that last minute run to the liquor store seem like less of a big deal đ
I can't wait to try this one. I don't know if you ever take requests, but I bought a bottle of applejack from a local distiller and don't really know what to do with it. If you've ever had a good cocktail with applejack in it I'd like to hear about it some day. Cheers.
Thanks, Cory! Applejack is great, and I'll definitely be mixing more with it in the future. If you like gin sours, I'd highly recommend trying the pink lady - I made it in a comparison video a little while back. Cheers!
@@AndersErickson just made one. Not very pink (maybe it only is if you use that radiant red Rose's stuff that tastes like industrial chemicals). But damn this is yummy.
Hey Anders, I was wondering if you could maybe you could make a substitution recommendation of Maison Rouge VSOP, I seem to be having trouble finding it near me.
Naval guns of the Prohibition era could fire effectively to about 20 miles.
That's incredible! đ€ŻThanks for the factoid!
Day drinking begins now đ€€
Haha careful, these go down easy! đ
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You, sir, are the REAL McCoy!
Cheers Wilson!
Instead of the El Dorado (because I don't have it), would you use Plantation 3 Star, Bacardi Carta Blanca or Wray and Nephew overproof?
No anders. We don't all have this at home đ hahaha. It's not readily available where I live
The phrase "the real McCoy" originated in the late 1800s . It came about when inventor Elijah McCoy's inventions would be copied or bootlegged (which often didn't work well). This prompted people to ask for "the real McCoy" and not a knock-off or fake. It was not for a bootlegger's illegal liquor
YUM! I have a beautiful pic and canât post. Winner!
I like how your clock always reads 5:00pm