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Red Snapper
LiqueurEasyOld-fashioned glass

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Red Snapper

Red Snapper combines Crown Royal, Amaretto, Cranberry Juice in a shot served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for after dinner, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, balanced, and smooth.

Best for

Best for after dinner, date night.

Quick fact

A Bloody Mary is a cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and other spices and flavorings including Worcestershire sauce, hot sauces, garlic, herbs, horseradish, celery, olives, pickled vegetables, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, lime juice and celery salt. Some versions of the drink, such as the "surf 'n' turf" Bloody Mary, include shrimp and bacon as garnishes. In the United States, it is usually consumed in the morning or early afternoon, and is popular as a hangover cure.

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Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Balanced

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Red Snapper is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Crown Royal, Amaretto, Cranberry Juice.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style

Best for

Best for after dinner, date night.

Glassware

Old-fashioned glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Crown Royal, Amaretto, Cranberry Juice.

Best pairing

Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving style

Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Red Snapper sits comfortably in the liqueur cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

A Bloody Mary is a cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and other spices and flavorings including Worcestershire sauce, hot sauces, garlic, herbs, horseradish, celery, olives, pickled vegetables, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, lime juice and celery salt. Some versions of the drink, such as the "surf 'n' turf" Bloody Mary, include shrimp and bacon as garnishes. In the United States, it is usually consumed in the morning or early afternoon, and is popular as a hangover cure.

Reference cards

Base spirit

Liqueur

Category

Shot

Alcohol

Alcoholic

Glass

Old-fashioned glass

Method

Shaken

Updated

March 11, 2026

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