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De Rigueur

Citrusy · Classic/vintage

4.0 63 ratings

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Scotch whisky
3/4 oz Pink grapefruit juice
3/4 oz Honey and water syrup

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of grapefruit zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS grapefruit zest twist over cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour profile

14.7% alc./vol. · 1 standard drink · 166 calories

History

Delicately peaty Scotch whisky with rich honey balancing tart grapefruit. A larger measure of bourbon is suitable, especially with milder honey.

This recipe originates from Judge Jr.'s 1927 book, Here's How!. In the book, the name is spelled "De Riguer" without a 'u'. The description reads: "Hark, ye lads! Here's the very latest drink! Three of these will knock you for a row of aspirins." The proportions listed were ½ scotch, ¼ grapefruit juice, and ¼ honey, served with cracked ice. The same recipe, with ½ Whisky instead of scotch, is found in Harry Craddock's 1930 book, The Savoy Cocktail Book.