Texas Rattlesnake
The Texas Rattlesnake is a very strong shot, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.
- 3 min
- Highball glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 28 out of 100
- Sweet
- 96 out of 100
- Fruity
- 73 out of 100
- Smoky
- 15 out of 100
- Boozy
- 84 out of 100
How to make a Texas Rattlesnake
To make a Texas Rattlesnake, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: 1 oz Yukon Jack, ½ oz Cherry brandy, 1 oz Southern Comfort and ¼ oz sweet and sour.
You'll need
- Yukon Jack1 oz
- Cherry brandy½ oz
- Southern Comfort1 oz
- Sweet and sour¼ oz
Instructions
- 1
Add Yukon jack, cherry brandy, Southern Comfort and sweet and sour to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Why shake? Sweet and sour needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Texas Rattlesnake questions
What does a Texas Rattlesnake taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 25% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Texas Rattlesnake?
About 25% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Texas Rattlesnake and a Bible Belt?
Both use Southern Comfort and sweet and sour. The Texas Rattlesnake adds Yukon Jack and Cherry brandy, while the Bible Belt uses Triple sec. The Texas Rattlesnake is shaken and served in a highball glass; the Bible Belt is built in the glass and served in a highball glass. The Texas Rattlesnake is the stronger of the two.
Should a Texas Rattlesnake be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: sweet and sour needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What glass do you serve a Texas Rattlesnake in?
A highball glass.