Texas Rattlesnake
Yukon Jack and Southern Comfort shaken with cherry brandy and a splash of sweet-and-sour. Honeyed and fruity at first — then the bite.
30% ABVStrongShots
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
160 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Cherry Brandy1/2 part
- Southern Comfort1 part
- Canadian Whisky1 part
- Sweet and Sour Mix1 splash
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Texas Rattlesnake close to the original.
Instead of Cherry Brandy
- Cherry Heering— richer, spicier
- Kirschwasser— drier, unsweetened
Instead of Southern Comfort
- Bourbon— boozier, less sweet
- Peach Schnapps— sweeter, lighter
Instead of Canadian Whisky
- Bourbon— richer and sweeter
Instead of Sweet and Sour Mix
- Lemon Juice— fresher — add a touch of sugar
Instructions
Mix all ingredients and Shake well.
Sweet at first, with a BITE at the end...
Pairs well with
Yukon Jack and Southern Comfort strike sweet and hard — Texan snacks answer:
- Brisket sliders
- Jalapeño cheese bites
- Corn chips with queso
- Candied pecans
Similar taste
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