Red Snapper
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 4.00 fl oz Tomato juice
- 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
- 4.00 dash Worcestershire sauce
- 7.00 drop Hot pepper sauce
- 2.00 grind Black pepper
- 2.00 pinch Celery salt
Directions
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Rim Collins glass with salt and pepper
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Fill glass with ice
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Add all ingredients to shaker with ice
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Shake well
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Strain into prepared ice-filled glass
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Serve with straws
Cocktail Description
This savory twist on the classic Tom Collins takes the beloved brunch cocktail into cocktail hour territory with a tomato juice base that'll make Bloody Mary fans do a double-take.
The Red Snapper combines Beefeater London Dry Gin with tangy tomato juice, bright lemon, and sugar cane syrup, then gets punched up with Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, black pepper, and celery salt for a drink that's both refreshing and boldly seasoned. The result tastes like a Bloody Mary decided to crash a gin party—you get that familiar savory kick with the botanical brightness of juniper and citrus cutting through the richness. The salt and pepper rim adds textural interest and amplifies the drink's savory character with each sip.
This is your go-to when you want something substantial enough for brunch but interesting enough for happy hour, making it perfect for lazy weekend afternoons or as a pre-dinner appetizer in liquid form. The cocktail is straightforward to make—just shake and strain—so even home bartenders new to mixing drinks can pull it off without breaking a sweat. Pair it with oysters, smoked salmon, or a charcuterie board loaded with aged cheeses and cured meats, as the savory, umami-rich profile complements salty and fatty foods beautifully.
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