Emeril's Ruby Red Rocket Cocktail

Ingredients

Coarse brown sugar crystals, optional garnish to coat rims of the glasses
1 1/2 ounces Absolut Citron vodka, or regular vodka
1/2 ounce triple sec
3 ounces Ocean Spray Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice Blend
2 teaspoons CrËme de Cassis, Framboise or Chambord liqueur
Candied orange slices, optional garnish

Instructions

If desired, wet the rim of a tall martini glass, then dip in the coarse brown sugar crystals.

In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, triple sec, and juice with crushed ice.

Shake well for 30 seconds, then strain into the prepared martini glass. Gently add the Crème de Cassis, allowing it to drop to the bottom of the glass.

Garnish with a candied orange slice, and serve.

Makes 1 cocktail