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Scarlett O'Hara

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (13)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Southern/Louisiana-style whisky liqueur (e.g. Southern Comfort)
1 1⁄2 fl oz Cranberry juice (sweetened)
1⁄2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Martini glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lime wedge.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Scarlett O'Hara contains 136 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1 standard drinks
  • 12.61% alc./vol. (25.21° proof)
  • 14.2 grams of pure alcohol

History

The cocktail that helped put Southern Comfort on the proverbial drink map. Created 1939 and named after the heroine of the film Gone With The Wind, released that same year.

Review

The tang of lime and the dryness of cranberry balance the apricot sweetness of whiskey liqueur.

Comments & Discussion

Beth Schneider
Limey! Not for me.
score: 1
Angela Tønnessen
I have slightly other specs for this cocktail. I use the ratios of a Gin & tonic, with a lime wedge or 2 instead of juicing the cocktail with it. No shaking needed.
So it makes for a delightfull guilty pleasure.
score: 1
Miguel Perales Premium Member
Just tried this one and then it's other half, Rhett Butler. A very lime forward drink. The SoCo is actually hidden by the lime but it is actually a nice drink
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Agreed, I've reduced the lime. A better cocktail when made with "Reserve" Southern Comfort.
score: 0
Renee Thorpe
That tart lime gives this a similar experience to a whiskey sour, though obviously a tad fruitier and less alcoholic. I like this because the sweetness is from the Southern Comfort, not from white sugar, and so it comes off as slightly more complex. Great alternative to the Sea Breeze and the Cosmopolitan.
score: 0