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Spicy Red Snapper (Bloody Mary with Gin)

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Is it really brunch without a cocktail? Make your own Spicy Red Snapper cocktails (Bloody Mary with Gin) for brunch with this easy and delicious recipe that is made from fresh ingredients.
Servings: 2 cocktails
Total Time: 5 minutes
red snapper cocktail in a glass with white and black sesame seeds on the rib and garnished with a pickled okra, onion, and oilve

It really isn’t brunch if there isn’t a good cocktail. Our brunch cocktail of choice is a Bloody Mary or in this case, a Spicy Red Snapper which is a Bloody Mary but made with gin instead of vodka. Unfortunately, mixes can contain extra additives and preservatives. And honestly, making a Red Snapper without the mix is just as easy and tastes better.

Side note: a gin Bloody Mary is technically a Red Snapper but if you go into a bar or restaurant and order a red snapper you might not get what you were wanting. So just ask for a Bloody Mary with gin.

red snapper cocktail in a glass with white and black sesame seeds on the rib and garnished with a pickled okra, onion, and oilve

Key Ingredients and Substitutions


Red Snappers and Bloody Marys are simple to make with just a few key ingredients so there is no reason to ever buy a mix again.

The full ingredient list and measurements are listed in the printable recipe below.

  • Tomato Juice: The base of a good Red Snapper is tomato juice so don’t skimp. Our preferred brands for juice, including tomato juice, contain 100% juice and are not from concentrate. We usually opt for Lakewood Organic but there are other great options.
  • Gin (or Vodka): Just like the tomato juice don’t skimp on cheap gin (or vodka). Our current favorites are St. Laurent Gin which is distilled in Quebec and Fords Gin which is distilled in London. Both can be found in many liquor stores in the US and other countries. If you prefer Vodka, you can’t go wrong with Tito’s.
  • Spices and other Ingredients: There are only 5 additional ingredients that you will need for this recipe – hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. We have included measurements in the recipe but you can increase or decrease the hot sauce based on your preference of heat.
  • Garnish: There are limitless options for garnishes. You can go crazy (think skewers of meat and cheese) or keep it simple. We prefer to keep things simple and use garnishes like cocktail onions, pickled okra, olives, and a lemon wedge.
ingredients for red snapper cocktail

How to Make a Spicy Red Snapper


Here are the quick step-by-step instructions with visuals; you can find the full instructions with the exact ingredients in the recipe card below.
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Pro-tip: Splurge on the gin and juice. The tomato juice and gin/vodka are what are going to make or break your cocktail so go with the best you can find and afford.

1. Spicy Red Snapper: Place white and black sesame seeds on a small plate. Rub the juicy side of a lemon wedge along the lip of a cocktail glass, place the rim of the glass into the white and black sesame seeds, and fill the glass with ice. Add tomato juice, gin, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, and black pepper to a cocktail mixing glass along with ice. Stir gently then strain into prepared glasses. Garnish with cocktail onions, olives, and pickled okra.

Recipe Tips and Notes


  • We used a cocktail mixing glass to make 2 cocktails at a time. Stirring the Red Snapper with ice prior to pouring will give you a nice cold cocktail.

Frequently Asked Questions


How to store leftover Red Snapper mix?

Store any leftover mix (minus the gin or vodka) in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. When you are ready for another drink just mix with gin or vodka, serve over ice, and garnish.

red snapper cocktail in a glass with white and black sesame seeds on the rib and garnished with a pickled okra, onion, and oilve

More Cocktail Recipes to Try


Looking for more cocktail recipes? Try these other favorites:

  • Frozen Pina Colada with Coco Lopez â€“ Made with Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut it is full of coconut flavor and is a refreshing frozen summer cocktail.
  • Strawberry Pineapple Frosé â€“ This frozen rosé is a perfect summertime drink. It’s a light and refreshing frozen drink that’s not too sweet.
  • Strawberry Margarita â€“ Using homemade strawberry simple syrup enjoy easy refreshing strawberry margaritas two ways – on the rocks or frozen. They are the perfect cocktail for a few people or for a crowd.
  • Make-Ahead Freezer Margaritas â€“ No blender, no problem. These frozen margaritas are made in the freezer and are cold, slushy, and great on a hot day.

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red snapper cocktail in a glass with white and black sesame seeds on the rib and garnished with a pickled okra, onion, and oilve

Spicy Red Snapper (Bloody Mary with Gin)

Posted by Melissa
Is it really brunch without a cocktail? Make your own Spicy Red Snapper cocktails (Bloody Mary with Gin) for brunch with this easy and delicious recipe that is made from fresh ingredients.
5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cocktails
Calories 148 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail Mixing Glass

Ingredients  

Bloody Mary Cocktail

  • 8 ounces tomato juice
  • 4 ounces gin
  • 1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 dashes hot sauce
  • 5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 pinches celery salt
  • 2 cranks black pepper

Garnish

  • white and black sesame seeds
  • cocktail onions
  • green olives
  • pickled okra
  • lemon wedge

Instructions 

  • Place white and black sesame seeds on a small plate.
  • Rub the juicy side of a lemon wedge along the lip of a cocktail glass, place the rim of the glass into the white and black sesame seeds, and fill the glass with ice.
  • Add tomato juice, gin, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, and black pepper to a cocktail mixing glass along with ice. Stir gently then strain into prepared glasses.
  • Garnish with cocktail onions, olives, and pickled okra.

Notes

1. Hot Sauce: Add more hot sauce if you like your drinks a little spicier.
2. Nutritional Value: Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. The nutritional value is only for the cocktail and will vary and does not include the nutritional value of the cocktail with garnishes. It does not include the nutrition for any substitutions.
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 2mg
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