Red Snapper
A Bloody Mary made with gin. The botanicals suit tomato and spice.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 11% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 90 ml Tomato juice
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dashes Hot sauce
- Celery stick (garnish)
- Lemon wedge (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 45 ml gin into the glass
- Pour 90 ml tomato juice into the glass
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add 4 dashes of worcestershire sauce
- Add 2 dashes of hot sauce
- Garnish
Tip
Roll the drink between two tins instead of shaking so it stays smooth.
About the Red Snapper
The savoury family. Savoury tomato drinks date from the 1920s and 1930s. The Bloody Mary is usually credited to Fernand Petiot in Paris and later New York. The family grew to include the Canadian Caesar and the Mexican Michelada, and these drinks are brunch favourites.
Red Snapper FAQ
What's in a Red Snapper?
45 ml gin, 90 ml tomato juice, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 4 dashes worcestershire sauce, 2 dashes hot sauce, garnished with celery stick and lemon wedge.
How strong is a Red Snapper?
About 11% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Red Snapper?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Red Snapper in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
