Royal Flush
The Royal Flush is a strong whiskey shot, fruity and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a rocks glass.
- 2 min
- Rocks glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 49 out of 100
- Sweet
- 87 out of 100
- Fruity
- 88 out of 100
- Smoky
- 29 out of 100
- Boozy
- 66 out of 100
How to make a Royal Flush
To make a Royal Flush, build over ice in a rocks glass: 1½ oz crown royal, 1 oz Peach schnapps, ½ oz Chambord raspberry liqueur and 1 oz cranberry juice.
You'll need
- Crown Royal1½ oz
- Peach schnapps1 oz
- Chambord raspberry liqueur½ oz
- Cranberry juice1 oz
Instructions
- 1
Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in Crown Royal, peach schnapps, Chambord raspberry liqueur and cranberry juice.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Crown Royal, peach schnapps and Chambord raspberry liqueur only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Royal Flush questions
What does a Royal Flush taste like?
Mostly fruity and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 20% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Royal Flush?
About 20% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Royal Flush and a Red Snapper?
Both use crown royal and cranberry juice. The Royal Flush adds Peach schnapps and Chambord raspberry liqueur, while the Red Snapper uses Amaretto. The Royal Flush is built in the glass and served in a rocks glass; the Red Snapper is shaken and served in a rocks glass.
What glass do you serve a Royal Flush in?
A rocks glass.