Cocktail
Red Snapper
How to make a Red Snapper - the savory Bloody Mary variation with gin instead of vodka. Spiced, piquant and the original brunch classic from the St. Regis.
5 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Red Snapper is the elegant gin variation of the Bloody Mary and is even considered its original. Savory tomato juice, spiced sauce and a good splash of gin make a piquant brunch classic. Juniper and heat make it the perfect companion for the morning.
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add gin, tomato juice and lemon juice.
- Season with Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt and pepper.
- Gently roll everything between two glasses to mix.
- Garnish with a celery stalk and lemon slice and serve.
Garnish: Celery stalk and lemon slice
Pro tip: Roll the ingredients back and forth between two glasses instead of shaking - this keeps the tomato juice nicely smooth and prevents it from frothing up.
Frequently asked questions
What distinguishes the Red Snapper from the Bloody Mary?
The Red Snapper is mixed with gin instead of vodka, which gives it spiced juniper notes.
Who invented the Red Snapper?
The drink is considered the original Bloody Mary and became popular at the St. Regis Bar in New York.
How piquant should the Red Snapper be?
The heat can be adjusted to taste with Tabasco and pepper, classically it is distinctly spiced.
Ingredients
- Gin5 cl
- Tomato juice9 cl
- Lemon juice1.5 cl
- Worcestershire sauce2 dashes
- Tabasco2 dashes
- Salt, pepper and celery1 pinch
