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The Red Headed Stranger

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Contains Alcohol:  Yes
Style: Cocktail
Ingredients: 5

Recipe:
2 oz Vodka
1 1/2 oz Lime Juice
3 oz Cranberry Juice
2-3 Jalapeno Pepper slices
Lime Wedge (garnish)

Instructions

Shake vodka, lime juice, cranberry juice, and jalapeno slices with ice and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

The Red Headed Stranger - Summary

The Red Headed Stranger is a bold and spicy cocktail that combines the crispness of vodka with the tartness of lime juice and the fruity sweetness of cranberry juice. Infused with the fiery kick of jalapeno pepper slices, this cocktail offers a tantalizing blend of flavors that dance on the palate. Served over ice and garnished with a lime wedge, it's a vibrant and invigorating libation that's sure to awaken the senses and leave a memorable impression.

This drink style is classified as a Cocktail and is Alcoholic, so drink responsibly! The recommended glass type for this drink is a Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass. We say, feel free to serve it in whatever you have available; it will still taste the same :)

You may also use different variations of the same ingredient. For example, you could change up fruit types or sugar substitutes. Other substitutions would include different brands of liquor. For example, if your drink calls for a specific type of whiskey, you could try using bourbon instead of Irish.

Crafting cocktails should be fun, so get creative and make it your own. Who knows, you might find your next favorite!

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The Red Headed Stranger consists of 4 different ingredients, although you may not need all of them to make it work. Keep in mind, there are many different flavored spirts and brands, so never feel obligated to use any one in particular. If you don't have all of the below ingredients, you can always get crafty and try your own variations. You might even create your own version that tastes even better. Feel free to share your creations with the Cocktail Friend community!

Here are some of the potential core ingredients you'll want. Each ingredient links to other drinks containing that same ingredient:

  1. Vodka
  2. Lime Juice
  3. Cranberry Juice
  4. Jalapeno Pepper

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