The Red Snapper cocktail is a Bloody Mary with gin! Swap out the vodka in this classic cocktail and you’ve got an entirely different (and delicious) drink.
For the garnish: celery, lemon wedge, olive, cocktail onion (use cocktail picks if desired)
Instructions
If time allows, chill the tomato juice and gin. Shake the tomato juice before pouring.
In a large cocktail shaker, combine the tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, Tabasco, celery salt and black pepper. Shake well to combine (without ice). Strain into a quart mason jar or small pitcher.
Optional: If time, chill at least 1 hour or overnight for the best flavor. (Or, make ahead and store up to 1 week.) But you also can serve right away!
To serve, on a plate place a mixture of roughly half kosher salt and half Old Bay seasoning (or celery salt). Cut a notch in a lemon wedge, then run it around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of salt.
To each glass, add 2 ounces (1/4 cup) gin and 1/2 cup of Red Snapper mix and stir gently to combine. Fill the glass with ice and add the garnishes.