Scarlett O'Hara
Southern Comfort, cranberry and lime. Named after the Gone with the Wind heroine.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 12% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Southern Comfort
- 45 ml Cranberry juice
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml Southern Comfort into the shaker
- Pour 45 ml cranberry juice into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake hard and serve very cold.
About the Scarlett O'Hara
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
Scarlett O'Hara FAQ
What's in a Scarlett O'Hara?
45 ml southern comfort, 45 ml cranberry juice, 15 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Scarlett O'Hara?
About 12% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Scarlett O'Hara?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Scarlett O'Hara in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
