Red Snapper Cocktail Recipe

The Red Snapper is a delightful brunch or anytime pick-me-up that swaps the usual vodka in a Bloody Mary for gin. The botanical notes of the gin add a unique layer of flavor to the savory tomato base.

Here's what you'll need to whip up this refreshing cocktail:

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces gin
• 4 ounces tomato juice
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 6 dashes Tabasco sauce
• 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
• 2 pinches celery salt
• Lime wedge (for garnish)
• Celery stalk (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a tall highball glass. Dip the rim in a plate with the celery salt and black pepper mixture to create a savory crust. Fill the glass with ice.
2. In a shaker filled with ice, add the gin, tomato juice, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice (optional).
3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and combine the flavors.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
5. Add a lime wedge and a celery stalk for garnish. Enjoy your refreshing Red Snapper!

Tips:

• Adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce to your spice preference.
• If you don't have celery salt, you can use a combination of regular table salt and a pinch of ground celery seed.
• For a smoky twist, add a dash of smoked paprika to the rim salt mixture.

Feel free to experiment with different gins to find your favorite flavor profile for the Red Snapper.