What ingredients are in a Red Snapper?

1 shot Crown Royal, 1 shot Amaretto, 1 shot Cranberry Juice

What glass do you use for a Red Snapper?

A Red Snapper is traditionally served in a Old-fashioned glass.

How strong is a Red Snapper?

A Red Snapper has an estimated ABV of 17,68%.

How many calories are in a Red Snapper?

A Red Snapper contains approximately 264 calories per serving.

Red Snapper

Gin Bloody Mary

Copa Old-fashioned glass

Dificultad Easy

Calorías ~264 kcal

ABV 17,68%

Ingredientes

Crown Royal 1 shot
Amaretto 1 shot
Cranberry Juice 1 shot

Instrucciones

One shot each, shake n shoot

Savory Spicy

El Red Snapper es el precursor del Bloody Mary, usando ginebra como base. Zumo de tomate, zumo de limón, salsa Worcestershire y salsa picante se combinan para crear un sabor picante y sabroso, especialmente apreciado como bebida para el desayuno.

History & Origins

This Red Snapper — distinct from the gin-based Bloody Mary variation — is an American bar drink of disputed origin that became popular in the 1990s and 2000s when Crown Royal and Amaretto combinations were fashionable in American casual and college bar culture. The addition of cranberry juice adds colour and tartness to the sweet almond-whisky base. No specific creator is credited with this particular variation.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet almond from the Amaretto, smooth Canadian whisky warmth from the Crown Royal, and a bright tart cranberry note. Palate: Sweet and smooth with the Amaretto's almond character dominating alongside the Crown Royal's caramel and vanilla, while the cranberry adds a fruity tartness that prevents the drink from being overwhelmingly sweet. Finish: Warm and sweet with a lingering almond and cranberry character.

almond sweet cranberry smooth whisky

Pro Tip

Shake all three ingredients hard with ice and strain over fresh ice in the old-fashioned glass for a properly chilled, well-integrated drink; garnish with a few fresh cranberries if available.

Data verified septiembre 2017

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