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Flaunt Your Southern Charm with the Scarlett O'Hara Cocktail
- Yield: 1 serving
- Difficulty: A breeze!
- Preparation Time: Less than 5 minutes
Ingredients (3)
- 2 ounces Southern Comfort
- Cranberry juice
- Wedge of lime
Let's Mix It Up!
- Filled with ice, place your highball glass in the chill zone.
- Pour that Southern Comfort over the frozen goodness.
- Top it all off with a dash of cranberry juice.
- Squeeze in a lime wedge for the perfect tangy finish.
A Bit More on the Scarlett O'Hara Cocktail
While you might think the Scarlett O'Hara calls for a specific peach puree or liqueur, the classic Southern-inspired drink is quite versatile. Here's a common recipe to get you started:
- 1 1/2 ounces Southern Comfort (or peach-flavored whiskey)
- 1/2 ounce cranberry juice
- 1/2 ounce peach schnapps (or peach puree to taste)
- Splash of lemon juice
- Ice
- Peach slices for garnish
To prepare:
- Ice up the Shaker: Load up a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Combine Ingredients: Tip in the Southern Comfort, cranberry juice, peach schnapps, and a splash of lemon juice.
- Shake Well: Shake it like you mean it for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain: Strain the magnificent libation into a glass.
- Garnish: Don't forget to garnish with a peach slice or wedge for that authentic Scarlett touch.
Enjoy this delightful marriage of smooth, fruity flavors with a whisper of spice, right in the comfort of your own home!
- The Scarlett O'Hara Cocktail, usually associated with a specific peach puree or liqueur, can also be found in an uncategorized and versatile recipe, which offers a delightful mix of Southern Comfort, cranberry juice, and peach schnapps.
- To prepare a common recipe for the Scarlett O'Hara Cocktail, combine 1 ½ ounces of Southern Comfort (or peach-flavored whiskey), ½ ounce of cranberry juice, ½ ounce of peach schnapps (or peach puree to taste), a splash of lemon juice, and ice, then shake well before straining and serving in a glass garnished with a peach slice or wedge.
- While the preparation time for a serving of the Scarlett O'Hara Cocktail is less than 5 minutes, the improved recipe takes a little longer due to the inclusion of shaking and garnishing steps.
- It's essential to give creditline to the original Southern-inspired drink that dates back to the release of the famous film while enjoying this sassy and sophisticated Scarlett O'Hara Cocktail at home. (d9100d1cdc6e40dd2312e7fa08d2eec2)
