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Red Snapper Cocktail Drink

Red Snapper Drink Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Try our simple Red Snapper Drink recipe! Combine gin, tomato, lemon, and spices for a savory cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 155

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 4 oz tomato juice
  • ½ oz lemon juice
  • 2 dashes of Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 dashes of Hot Sauce
  • 1 pinch of Salt
  • 1 pinch of Pepper
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon wedge or celery stick - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Highball Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Shaker Set
  • Strainer

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes to chill.
  • Add Sauce: Drop 2 dashes of Worcestershire Sauce and 2 dashes of Hot Sauce into a shaker.
  • Add Tomato Juice: Measure and pour 4 oz tomato juice into the shaker.
  • Add Lemon Juice: Add ½ oz lemon juice to the mix.
  • Add Gin: Pour 2 oz Gin into the shaker. over the ice.
  • Season: Add 1 pinch of Salt, and 1 pinch of Pepper.
  • Add Ice: Fill your shaker three-quarters full of ice.
  • Roll: Strain the mixture back and forth into the other half of the shaker set for four times, finally pour your drink into your highball glass over fresh ice.
  • Garnish: Place a lemon wedge or celery stick into the glass for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Gin: If you don't have gin, try vodka for a different but tasty twist. I've also used tequila for a more robust flavor profile.
  • Tomato Juice: If you're out of tomato juice, any vegetable juice blend works well. It adds extra depth to the drink.
  • Worcestershire Sauce: Soy sauce can be a good alternative if you need a vegan option or are out of Worcestershire sauce.
  • Hot Sauce: Any hot sauce you prefer will work here. I've used Sriracha for a slightly different heat and flavor.

Making a Pitcher of Red Snapper Drink:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the gin, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled highball glasses, garnish with lemon wedges or celery sticks, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic gin's botanicals.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of gin, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

  • Worcestershire Sauce Substitute: Use soy sauce or a vegan Worcestershire sauce to keep the drink vegan-friendly.
  • Proceed As Usual: Follow the original steps using these substitutes to enjoy a vegan version of the Red Snapper Drink.