Scarlett O’Hara recipe
Southern Comfort, lime juice and cranberry juice, shaken and served in a cocktail glass, garnished with a wedge of lime.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Scarlett O’Hara?
Southern Comfort
Southern Comfort (aka SoCo) is an American Fruit-Flavoured Whiskey Liqueur.
It was created in 1874 when a man called Martin Wilkes Heron flavoured bourbon with honey, citrus and spices.
Heron created the liqueur whilst working at McCauley’s Tavern, a saloon in New Orleans’ French Quarter and patented the concoction in 1889 when he moved to Memphis.
Cranberry Juice
As you’d expect, Cranberry Juice is made out of Cranberries – but it also contains sugar and other fruit juices.
The Cranberry is a fruit native to North America and is recognised for its bright red colour, tart taste, and its sheer versatility.
Cranberries can be used to make a whole host of things:
- Cranberry Juice
- Cranberry Sauce
- Frozen Cranberries
- Various dietary supplements that contain Cranberry extract.
For Cranberry Juice, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make a Scarlett O’Hara?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
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Recipe card
Scarlett O’Hara
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, Southern Comfort, cranberry juice and lime juice to your cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Pour into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a wedge of lime.
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Scarlett O’Hara FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Scarlett O’Hara?
To make a Scarlett O’Hara, you need 50ml / 1.7oz Southern Comfort, 25ml / 0.8oz lime juice and 50ml / 1.7oz cranberry juice, plus a wedge of lime to garnish. There’s more about Southern Comfort and cranberry juice above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Scarlett O’Hara?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Scarlett O’Hara?
The only alcohol in a Scarlett O’Hara is Southern Comfort: 50ml / 1.7oz.
Is a Scarlett O’Hara shaken or stirred?
A Scarlett O’Hara is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then pour it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Scarlett O’Hara without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then pour it into your glass.
What glass is a Scarlett O’Hara served in?
Serve a Scarlett O’Hara in a cocktail glass.
How do you garnish a Scarlett O’Hara?
Garnish a Scarlett O’Hara with a wedge of lime.
How do I make a Scarlett O’Hara for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 200ml Southern Comfort, 100ml lime juice and 200ml cranberry juice. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
