Ruby Tuesday Ruby Relaxer Recipe

The Ruby Relaxer stands as one of Ruby Tuesday’s most beloved cocktail creations, a gorgeous tropical drink that perfectly balances sweet fruit flavors with a seriously boozy kick. This stunning ruby-red cocktail combines the smooth warmth of vodka, the peachy sweetness of schnapps, and the tropical essence of coconut rum with vibrant cranberry and pineapple juices.

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Why This Recipe Works

The Ruby Relaxer’s magic lies in its perfectly balanced combination of spirits and mixers. The vodka provides a clean alcohol base, while peach schnapps adds fruity sweetness and coconut rum contributes tropical depth. Cranberry juice creates the signature ruby color and tart flavor, while pineapple juice adds tropical sweetness and forms an appealing foam ring when shaken properly. The cherry syrup ties everything together with additional sweetness and color intensity.

Ingredients in this copycat Ruby Relaxer recipe

• Vodka – Provides a clean alcohol base without overpowering the fruit flavors
• Peach Schnapps – Adds sweet peach flavor and aromatic complexity
• Cruzan Coconut Rum – Contributes smooth coconut notes and tropical essence
• Cherry Syrup – Enhances the ruby color and adds concentrated cherry sweetness
• Cranberry Juice – Creates the signature color and provides tart balance
• Pineapple Juice – Adds tropical sweetness and creates foam when shaken
• Maraschino Cherry – Perfect red garnish for this ruby-colored cocktail

Note: Cruzan Coconut Rum is specifically called for in the original recipe due to its smooth flavor, which avoids overwhelming the coconut taste.

How to Make Ruby Tuesday Ruby Relaxer Cocktail

This cocktail needs a few seconds of vigorous shaking to ensure everything is well mixed and help the pineapple juice create an appealing ring of foam.

1. Start by filling a shaker halfway with ice and adding all the ingredients. Don’t overfill the shaker. If you are making more than one, shake each one separately.
2. Cover the shaker tightly, place one hand on the top and the other on the bottom, and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
3. Pour into a rocks or a coupe glass filled with fresh ice.

Tips for Serving Ruby Tuesday’s Ruby Relaxers

Garnish, garnish, garnish — this is a tropical drink, after all. An orange wheel, a pineapple wedge, a maraschino cherry skewer, or even a paper umbrella wouldn’t be out of place here.

Prepare in advance for a party. If you are throwing a party, everyone will want to try this cocktail. Save time by mixing up a bunch and keeping it in the fridge. Remember, you will still have to shake each cocktail individually before serving.

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Chef’s Notes

The vigorous shaking is crucial for this cocktail. The pineapple juice needs that agitation to create the appealing foam ring that sits on top of the finished drink. If making multiple cocktails, shake each one individually rather than trying to batch them, as this ensures proper mixing and foam development.

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