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Red Marauder

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (54)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2/3 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1/3 fl oz Bols Black Raspberry Liqueur
1 fl oz Cranberry juice (sweetened)
1/6 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

How to make

Glass

Photographed in a Retro Coupe

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of skewered raspberries.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with skewered raspberries.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 6/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Red Marauder contains 162 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 17.11% alc./vol. (34.21° proof)
  • 17.4 grams of pure alcohol
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History

Originally created for Martell while sponsors of England's Grand National Hunt horse race, this is named after the horse that won in 2001.

Review

Brandy-laced fruity raspberry and but not the sweetie you might expect - indeed, it's surprisingly dry thanks to a splash of lime juice.

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Comments & Discussion

Martin Pryce
Surprisingly dry to start but does mellow. Fruity brandy with a slightly dry tart finish.
score: 1
Chris Dimal
Pretty nice drink! I made it with a sweeter, cheaper French brandy and blackberry liqueur (as I didn't have raspberry). I'd like to call it a Black Marauder. Wonderfully balanced and fruity, both with the fruity ingredients themselves and the spirituous, dried fruit notes of the brandy.
score: 1
James Buckman
Nice drink. I only had straight cranberry juice available so I added 5ml of simple syrup which seemed to work okay but a little more sweetening wouldn’t hurt either.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Was a bit unsure about this one at first, but as the cocktail breathed it took on a softer more balanced flavour. Would be perfect after a nice dinner or as an evening sipper.
score: 1
Miguel Perales Premium Member
A fairly dry, citrus sour cocktail. Raspberry and Cognac forward with a citrus finish
score: 2
Kapila Falcon
Made this with Courvoisier Cognac and another brand of Cranberry Juice - The juice and cognac hits the tastes buds first and notes of berries from both the Chambord and garnish comes shortly after. Unfortunately I put too much lime juice which made the drinks overall taste more sour than anything
score: 1