Royal Flush Cocktail
on Sep 14, 2022
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This Royal Flush cocktail is a delicious combination of peach schnapps, Crown Royal whiskey, and tart cranberry juice. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors and is easy to drink.
Serve this Royal Flush cocktail for any occasion! It’s an excellent choice for a tasty after-dinner drink.
What Is A Royal Flush Cocktail?
This royal flush drink is named after the highest possible hand in poker, and it contains three ingredients: peach schnapps, Crown Royal whiskey, and unsweetened cranberry juice. If you like fizzy drinks, feel free to add a splash of soda water.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- peach schnapps
- Crown Royal whiskey
- cranberry juice
- simple syrup
- ice
- soda water
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Royal Flush Cocktail
- Fill a lowball glass with ice. Add the peach schnapps, whiskey, cranberry juice, and simple syrup. Gently stir to combine.
- Add a splash of soda water if desired.
Tips And Tricks
- Substitute Crown Royal with your favorite brand of whiskey.
- If you use sweetened cranberry juice, simply omit the simple syrup.
What Kind Of Cranberry Juice Is Used In A Royal Flush Cocktail?
Unsweetened cranberry juice is the best choice for this drink. It adds a delicious tart flavor that blends well with the sweet peach schnapps and the caramel and vanilla notes of the Crown Royal whiskey. If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, use sweetened cranberry juice and leave out the simple syrup.
When To Serve A Royal Flush Cocktail
The royal flush is ideal for game day parties or for enjoying with friends over a game of cards. It’s also a delicious cocktail to serve after dinner.
Royal Flush Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ounce peach schnapps
- 2 ounces Crown Royal whiskey
- 1 ½ ounces 100% cranberry juice, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup, omit if using sweetened cranberry juice
- ice
- soda water, optional
Instructions
- Fill a lowball glass with ice. Add the peach schnapps, whiskey, cranberry juice, and simple syrup. Gently stir to combine.
- Add a splash of soda water if desired.
- Serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.