What ingredients are in a Royal Flush?

1 1/2 oz Crown Royal, 1 oz Peach schnapps, 1/2 oz Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, 1 oz Cranberry Juice

What glass do you use for a Royal Flush?

A Royal Flush is traditionally served in a Old-fashioned glass.

How strong is a Royal Flush?

A Royal Flush has an estimated ABV of 17,21%.

How many calories are in a Royal Flush?

A Royal Flush contains approximately 242 calories per serving.

What ingredients are in a Royal Flush cocktail?

The Royal Flush is a fruity, visually vibrant cocktail made with Crown Royal Canadian whisky, peach schnapps, Chambord black raspberry liqueur, and cranberry juice. The Crown Royal provides a smooth, approachable whisky base, peach schnapps adds stone fruit sweetness, Chambord contributes rich berry depth and a deep purple hue, and cranberry juice ties everything together with tart, refreshing acidity. The result is a sweet, layered fruit cocktail with a poker-themed name.

How is a Royal Flush cocktail served?

Shake Crown Royal, peach schnapps, Chambord, and cranberry juice with ice until well chilled and strain into a chilled cocktail glass or serve in a highball glass over fresh ice. The cocktail's deep berry-red color makes it visually striking without any additional garnish, though a lime wedge or raspberry skewer enhances the presentation. Some serve it as a shot by reducing the quantities.

What is the flavor profile of a Royal Flush cocktail?

The Royal Flush is noticeably sweet and fruit-forward, with peachy notes from the schnapps, dark berry depth from Chambord, and tart cranberry juice balancing the sweetness throughout. Crown Royal's smooth, neutral character allows the fruit flavors to lead while still providing warmth and structure. It is particularly popular with drinkers who enjoy sweet, accessible cocktails and those new to whisky who want something approachable.

Crown Royal Canadian whisky anchors the Royal Flush, a fruity shooter rounded out with peach schnapps, Chambord raspberry liqueur, and cranberry juice. The combination yields a vivid crimson colour and a sweet, berry-forward profile carried over a subtle base of whisky warmth. The ingredients are poured over ice in a tumbler and then strained into an old-fashioned glass for serving. At roughly 17 percent alcohol by volume it reads as a popular party shot, with the peach and raspberry liqueurs and the cranberry juice doing most of the flavouring while the whisky lends body. Its moderate difficulty owes mainly to the four-component build rather than any demanding technique.

Royal Flush

Бокал Old-fashioned glass

Сложность Medium

Калории ~242 kcal

ABV 17,21%

Ингредиенты

Инструкции

Pour all the ingredients into tumbler over ice. Strain into glass.

Fruity Sweet

The Royal Flush is a fruity shooter built on Crown Royal Canadian whisky, peach schnapps, Chambord raspberry liqueur, and cranberry juice. It delivers a vivid crimson color and a sweet, berry-forward profile with subtle whisky warmth. Typically served strained over ice in an old-fashioned glass, it makes a popular party shot.

History & Origins

The Royal Flush is a modern American cocktail that emerged in the 1990s bar scene, riding the wave of flavored liqueur popularity. Its origin is disputed, though the name plays on both a poker hand and the regal branding of Crown Royal. It became a staple at casual bars and college parties throughout North America.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet raspberry and peach with a hint of caramel from the Crown Royal. Palate: Jammy raspberry from the Chambord leads into ripe peach schnapps sweetness, with cranberry adding a tart counterpoint. Finish: Soft and fruity with a gentle whisky warmth lingering briefly.

sweet fruity berry peach raspberry

Pro Tip

Shake vigorously with ice and strain into a chilled glass for the cleanest, most vibrant presentation.

Data verified Сентябрь 2017

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