Spicy Red Snapper (Bloody Mary with Gin)

I've tried many variations, and decided that these ingredients make the very best Red Snapper out there. It is now my go-to drink, and friends absolutely love it - even those who don't like gin. Careful! Your lips might burn, but it sure goes down easy...

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 242 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ teaspoon celery salt
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 pinch ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon prepared horseradish
• ¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• 5 ice cubes
• 1 wedge lemon
• 1 celery stalk
• 2 stuffed green olives
• 1 (6 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
• 2 fluid ounces dry gin
• ½ teaspoon brine from olive jar
• 1 pinch hot chili powder
• 1 small dill pickle

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place ice cubes into a cocktail shaker, and pour in tomato juice, gin, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, celery salt, pepper, and horseradish. Cover and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Pour contents (including ice) into a 12 ounce highball glass. Garnish with celery, pickle, olives, and lemon wedge before serving.