Rhode Island Red

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (50 ratings)

Glass:

Serve in a Collins glass

Ingredients:
2 oz Patrón Reposado tequila
12 oz Black raspberry liqueur (e.g. Chambord)
34 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
12 oz Agave syrup (agave nectar)
1 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura
Top up with Thomas Henry Ginger Beer
× 1 1 serving
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Prepare:

  1. Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon and lime zest twists.

How to make:

  1. SHAKE first 5 ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass whilst also pouring ginger beer.

Garnish:

  1. EXPRESS lemon and lime zest twists over cocktail and use both for garnish.

Review:

Tequila with a hint of berry fruit, slightly sweetened with agave nectar, spiced and made long with ginger beer.

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History:

Created in 2009 by Vincenzo Marianella at Copa d'Oro, Santa Monica, USA.

Nutrition:

One serving of Rhode Island Red contains 232 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 17.31% alc./vol. (34.63° proof)
  • 19.5 grams of pure alcohol

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James Kittock’s Avatar James Kittock
11th January at 20:36
I used Espolón reposado and Fever Tree ginger beer and this was really an excellent refreshing drink. The subtle fruitiness from the Chambord helps round it out nicely.
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
22nd May 2022 at 01:50
Wonderful and falvourful cocktail. Ginger beer add a touch of spice to this tequila citrus cocktail. Would be wonderful anytime, but especially nice relaxing in a warm afternoon.