Red Bird
Description
Red Bird is a masculine cocktail beloved in American sports bars. By adding beer to the Bloody Mary of vodka and tomato juice, it becomes a more approachable and satisfying drink. The vibrant red color of tomato symbolizes justice and courage, popular as a cocktail imagining modern heroes who help those in trouble. The spicy and salty flavor heals tired bodies from work and gives vitality.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （1970s）
Conceived in 1970s America as a cocktail for blue-collar workers. By adding beer to Bloody Mary, it was reborn as a more approachable and cost-effective cocktail. The name Red Bird was named after the cardinal (red bird), which is also a symbol of the American working class.
Birth Date Meaning
New hero with strong sense of duty and justice
The red color of tomato symbolizes justice and courage, while the strength of vodka and accessibility of beer express the image of a modern hero who helps those in need
Famous Quotes
- "True heroes are made not by special powers, but by compassion for others" - James Morrison, American bartender
Trivia
- Red Bird is also called a 'revival cocktail' and is said to help cure hangovers
- Lycopene in tomato juice has antioxidant effects and health benefits can be expected
- Born as an arranged cocktail adding beer to Bloody Mary
- Beloved by workers as a cocktail in American sports bars
- Red birds are symbols of good luck in many cultures and also represent hope and courage
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Vodka - 45 ml
- Tomato Juice - 60 ml
- Beer - 150 ml
- Worcestershire Sauce - 2-3 drops
- Tabasco - 2-3 drops
- Salt - 適量 pinch
- Black Pepper - 適量 pinch
Instructions:
- Add ice to pilsner glass
- Pour chilled vodka
- Slowly add tomato juice
- Add a few drops of Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco
- Season with salt and black pepper
- Quietly pour in chilled beer
- Stir lightly 2-3 times from bottom with bar spoon
- Garnish with celery stick and cherry tomato