Ruby Tuesday
A vibrant and refreshing highball that pairs the botanical notes of gin with tart cranberry juice, finished with a touch of grenadine for a jewel-toned sweetness and a deep red hue.
What it tastes like
This drink leads with tart cranberry and sharp juniper notes from the gin. The mouthfeel is crisp and light with a slight sugar-driven weight on the tongue. It finishes with a dry, tannin-forward astringency and a faint hint of pomegranate.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Gin2 oz
- Cranberry Juice5 oz
- Grenadine2 splashes
Preparation
- 1
Fill a highball glass with fresh ice cubes.
- 2
Pour the gin and cranberry juice directly over the ice.
- 3
Add the grenadine for a touch of sweetness and color.
- 4
Stir gently to combine the ingredients before serving.
Substitutions
- GinVodka — This removes the herbal juniper profile for a cleaner, fruit-focused flavor.
- Cranberry JuicePomegranate Juice — This swap deepens the color and provides a richer, more earthy tartness.
- GrenadineSimple Syrup — This provides sweetness without the artificial fruit flavor or additional red tint.
- Highball GlassRocks Glass — Halving the cranberry juice volume in a smaller glass creates a more spirit-forward profile.
Variations
Ruby Spritz
Top the drink with two ounces of club soda to add carbonation and lighten the overall texture.
Spiced Ruby
Replace the gin with a botanical-heavy gin or add a dash of orange bitters to accentuate the cranberry tartness.