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Ruby Tuesday's New Orleans Seafood
Ruby Tuesday's New Orleans Seafood
The Ruby Tuesday New Orleans Seafood Recipe is a delightful seafood dish that includes shrimp and various other seafood items in a spicy, creamy sauce.
Equipment Required
- Large frying pan
- Cooking spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Medium saucepan
- Grater (optional for cheese)
- Serving plates
Ingredients for the Ruby Tuesday New Orleans Seafood Recipe
Ingredient Amount
Shrimp (peeled and deveined) 1 lb
Scallops 1/2 lb
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Butter 1 tablespoon
Diced onions 1/4 cup
Garlic (minced) 2 cloves
Heavy cream 1/2 cup
Chicken broth 1/4 cup
Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon
Paprika 1/4 teaspoon
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste
Chopped parsley 2 tablespoons
Lemon wedges For garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions | Ruby Tuesday New Orleans Seafood Recipe
2. Add onions and garlic, cooking until they become soft.
3. Season shrimp and scallops with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook the seafood in the pan until it turns pink.
5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, mixing thoroughly.
6. Allow the sauce to cook and thicken for 5-7 minutes.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- For optimal flavor, use fresh seafood.
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp and scallops.
- Increase the amount of Cajun seasoning for additional heat.
- For a richer sauce, incorporate more heavy cream.
What Accompaniments Pair Well with Ruby Tuesday New Orleans Seafood Recipe?
- Rice Pilaf
- Mashed Potatoes
- Garlic Bread
- Collard Greens
- Fried Green Tomatoes
- Corn on the Cob
- Caesar Salad
- Grilled Asparagus
- Roasted Potatoes
- Steamed Vegetables
Seafood
- 3/4 lb Shrimp
- 2 1/2 lbs Tilapia, fillets
Produce
- 2 Garlic cloves
Condiments
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
Baking & Spices
- 2 tbsp Creole seasoning
Oils & Vinegars
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
- 4 tbsp Butter
Ruby Tuesday Turkey Burger
Ruby Tuesday-Style Turkey Burger
A tender, juicy turkey patty seasoned with savory herbs and served on a toasted bun with classic toppings—balanced, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners or summer grilling.
⭐ INGREDIENTS
For the Turkey Patties (4 burgers)
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1 ½ lbs ground turkey (93/7 works best for moisture)
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½ cup finely minced onion
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1 ½ Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp dried thyme
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½ tsp dried oregano
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¾ tsp kosher salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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2–3 Tbsp mayonnaise (secret trick for extra juiciness)
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⅓ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for firmer patties)
For Cooking
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1–2 Tbsp olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)

Suggested Toppings (Ruby Tuesday style)
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Crisp lettuce
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Sliced tomato
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Thin-sliced red onion
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Bacon (optional but common at the restaurant)
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Honey mustard or mayo
For Serving
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Toasted brioche or sesame buns
🔪 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make the Turkey Mixture
In a large bowl, combine:
Ground turkey + onion + Worcestershire + Dijon + smoked paprika + garlic powder + onion powder + thyme + oregano + salt + pepper + mayonnaise.
Mix gently—don’t overwork, or patties become dense.
If you want a firmer patty, add the breadcrumbs.
2. Form the Patties
Divide into 4 equal balls and gently shape into patties about ¾-inch thick.
Press a small indentation in the center—prevents puffing.
Refrigerate 20–30 minutes so they hold shape.
3. Cook the Patties
GRILL METHOD (closest to restaurant taste)
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Preheat grill to medium-high (425°F / 220°C).
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Brush patties lightly with oil.
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Grill 5–6 minutes per side, flipping once.
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Add cheese during the last 1–2 minutes.
Cook to 165°F / 74°C internal temperature.
SKILLET METHOD
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Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a cast-iron skillet.
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Cook patties 5–6 minutes per side.
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Cover after flipping for extra moisture.
4. Toast the Buns
Brush buns with butter and toast on grill or skillet until golden.
5. Assemble
Build your burger:
Bun → lettuce → turkey patty → cheese → tomato → onion → pickles → sauce → top bun
Serve with fries, sweet potato wedges, or coleslaw.

🌟 CHEF TIPS FOR A TRULY JUICY TURKEY BURGER
1. Mayo = Moisture Insurance
Ruby Tuesday uses flavorful juicy patties, and mayo helps prevent dryness.
2. Don’t Overmix
Overworked turkey becomes tough quickly.
3. Add Shredded Zucchini for Extra Juiciness
Optional but highly effective:
Add ¼ cup finely shredded zucchini, squeezed dry.
4. Chill Before Cooking
Helps patties stay intact on the grill.
5. Sauce Matters
Great options:
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Honey mustard
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Chipotle mayo
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Regular mayo + splash of Worcestershire
🍽️ VARIATIONS (Enhanced Restaurant-Quality Versions)
• Hickory Smoked Turkey Burger
Add ½ tsp liquid smoke + 1 tsp brown sugar to the mix.
• Spicy Creole Turkey Burger
Add 1 tsp Cajun seasoning + Pepper Jack cheese.
• Garden Turkey Burger
Top with avocado slices, spinach, and a lemon-herb yogurt sauce.
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup crushed cheese flavored crackers
Hickory Bourbon Chicken Ruby Tuesday
This recipe recreates that glossy, restaurant-quality finish at home.
⭐ Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Chicken
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt
Hickory Bourbon Sauce (Signature Glaze)
This makes enough to glaze and drizzle generously—just like the restaurant.
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½ cup bourbon (any mid-range brand works)
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½ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup ketchup
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¼ cup apple cider vinegar
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¼ cup honey or maple syrup
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tsp liquid hickory smoke (key to that RT flavor)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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Optional: pinch of cayenne or chili flakes for gentle heat

🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
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In a bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and salt.
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Coat chicken breasts thoroughly.
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Marinate 30 minutes to 4 hours (longer = more flavor & tenderness).
Ruby Tuesday’s chicken is lightly seasoned but extremely juicy — the short marinade helps achieve that.
2. Make the Hickory Bourbon Glaze
This is the heart of the recipe.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together:
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bourbon
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brown sugar
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ketchup
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vinegar
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honey
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soy sauce
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Worcestershire
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Bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add butter, liquid smoke, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
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Simmer 8–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces and becomes glossy.
Texture Check
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It should coat the spoon.
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Thick enough to cling to chicken.
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Shiny, slightly sticky, and amber-colored.
If too thin → simmer longer.
If too thick → add a splash of water or bourbon.
3. Grill or Pan-Sear the Chicken
Grilling (Closest to RT Flavor)
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Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F / 205°C).
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Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side.
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Brush on hickory bourbon glaze generously in the last 2 minutes.
Pan-Sear / Oven
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Sear in a hot skillet 4 minutes per side.
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Transfer to oven at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
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Brush glaze on during last 5 minutes.
4. Glaze and Serve
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Place chicken on plates.
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Spoon extra glaze on top (restaurant style).
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Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.
Serve immediately for the best shine and stickiness.
⭐ Chef’s High-Value Tips for Authentic Ruby Tuesday Flavor
✔ Use butter at the end
Gives the glaze its restaurant-style silkiness.
✔ Don’t skip liquid smoke
This is crucial — it delivers the signature “hickory bourbon” aroma.
✔ Reduce the sauce properly
Thick glaze = true copycat finish.
✔ Use bourbon, not imitation flavor
Real bourbon deepens the caramel notes as the sauce cooks.
✔ Baste near the end
Glaze burns easily if applied too early on the grill.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions (Ruby Tuesday Style)

🌶️ Variations & Enhancements
1. Double-Glazed Bourbon Chicken
Cook chicken fully, then toss in a pan with hot bourbon glaze for an extra-sticky finish.
2. Spicy Bourbon Version
Add:
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½ tsp cayenne
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1–2 tsp hot sauce
3. Bourbon-Maple Upgrade
Replace honey with real maple syrup for deeper caramel flavor.
4. Hickory Bourbon Chicken & Shrimp
Just like Ruby Tuesday’s combo:
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Grill shrimp in butter, garlic, and a spoon of glaze.
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Serve over the chicken.
5. Oven-Baked One-Pan Version
Bake chicken 20 minutes at 375°F, brushing glaze twice.
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Ruby Tuesday Apple Salad
⭐ Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the Salad
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6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
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2 cups chopped fresh apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji preferred)
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½ cup shredded or julienned carrots
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½ cup diced celery
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½ cup dried cranberries
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½ cup shredded sharp cheddar or ½ cup cheddar cubes
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½ cup candied pecans or walnuts (classic Ruby Tuesday touch)
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¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional but authentic)
For the Signature Creamy Apple Dressing
(This dressing closely mimics the lightly sweet, creamy Garden Bar dressing.)
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½ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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2 tbsp honey or sugar
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Optional: 2–3 tbsp apple juice for extra sweetness

🍎 Instructions (Restaurant-Quality Method)
1. Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together:
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mayonnaise
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sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
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vinegar
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honey
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lemon juice
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Dijon mustard
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garlic & onion powders
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salt & pepper
Taste and adjust:
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more honey → sweeter
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more vinegar → tangier
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more mayo → creamier and richer
Chill at least 20 minutes so flavors blend.
2. Prep the Apples
Chop apples into bite-sized pieces.
Toss with a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning.
Ruby Tuesday used fresh, crisp apples—never mushy.
3. Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, add:
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romaine
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apples
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carrots
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celery
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dried cranberries
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cheddar
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red onion
Toss lightly.
4. Add Dressing & Nuts
Drizzle over ½ of the dressing first.
Toss gently until coated.
Add more dressing until the texture is creamy but not heavy.
Finish by sprinkling candied pecans or walnuts on top (don’t mix them in—keep them crunchy).

⭐ Chef’s High-Value Tips for Authentic Flavor
✔ Use crisp apples
Honeycrisp, Fuji, Pink Lady, or Gala hold their shape and stay sweet.
✔ Add the nuts last
This keeps them crunchy—just like the Garden Bar versions.
✔ Don’t overdress
Ruby Tuesday salads are lightly coated, not soupy.
✔ Cheddar cubes match the original
Shredded cheddar works, but cubes give the proper texture.
✔ Dried cranberries are essential
They provide sweetness and color contrast.
🍏 Variations (Still Taste Like Ruby Tuesday)
1. Autumn Apple Salad
Add:
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chopped pears
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pumpkin seeds
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maple instead of honey in the dressing
2. Protein-Boosted Entrée Version
Add:
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grilled chicken
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roasted turkey slices
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pecan-crusted chicken
3. Light Version
Replace:
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half the mayo with yogurt
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candied nuts with toasted almonds
Use low-sugar dried cranberries.
4. Deluxe Garden Bar Version
Add:
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broccoli florets
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shredded red cabbage
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sunflower seeds
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extra cheese

🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Pairs perfectly with:
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Grilled chicken or turkey burgers
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Baked fish
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Sandwiches and wraps
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BBQ mains
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Holiday or potluck spreads
Ruby Tuesday Relaxer Drinks
Ruby Tuesday Relaxer
⭐ Ingredients (Makes 1 Large Cocktail)
Alcohol
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1 oz coconut rum (Malibu-style)
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1 oz peach schnapps
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1 oz vodka (any smooth brand)
Juices & Mixers
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2 oz pineapple juice
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1 oz orange juice
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1 oz peach nectar or peach juice
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½ oz sweet & sour mix
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½ oz grenadine (for color + sweetness)
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Optional: 1 oz coconut cream for extra richness
Garnishes
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Pineapple wedge
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Orange slice
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Crushed ice or cubed ice
🍹 Instructions (Bar-Tender Method)
1. Prepare the Glass
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Fill a tall glass or hurricane glass with crushed ice.
Crushed ice gives the drink the classic, refreshing, beach-cocktail feel.
2. Mix the Cocktail
In a shaker filled with ice:
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Add coconut rum, peach schnapps, vodka.
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Add pineapple juice, orange juice, peach nectar, and sweet & sour mix.
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Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until icy cold.
3. Pour Into Glass
Strain over the crushed ice.
Slowly drizzle the grenadine down one side of the glass so it sinks and creates that sunset-layered look you see in restaurants.
4. Garnish & Serve
Top with:
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pineapple wedge
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orange wheel
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cherry
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optional tiny umbrella (matches restaurant vibe)
Serve immediately with a straw.

🏝️ Flavor Profile (What Makes It “Relaxer” Good)
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Coconut rum → smooth tropical base
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Peach schnapps → signature sweet peach flavor
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Vodka → clean extra kick
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Pineapple & orange → tropical fruit notes
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Peach nectar → thicker, smoother mouthfeel
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Grenadine → sweetness + beautiful sunset color
This combination makes the Relaxer uniquely smooth, fruity, and vacation-like.
⭐ High-Value Bartender Tips (Authentic Copycat Quality)
✔ Use peach nectar, not just OJ & pineapple
It mimics the thick, sweet peach body of the original.
✔ Shake with lots of ice
Chilling the juices changes the flavor—closer to the restaurant version.
✔ Don’t skip sweet & sour mix
Gives the slight tang that balances the sweetness.
✔ Layer the grenadine
Classic look: pink-red at the bottom, golden peach above.
✔ Use fresh pineapple juice if possible
The fresher the juice, the more tropical and vibrant the cocktail.

🌴 Variations & Upgrades
1. Creamy Relaxer
Add:
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1 oz coconut cream
Shake longer until frothy.
2. Frozen Relaxer
Blend everything with:
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1½ cups crushed ice
Creates a smooth slushie version (amazing in summer).
3. Blue Relaxer
Replace grenadine with:
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½ oz blue curaçao
Turns it turquoise and citrusy.
4. Non-Alcoholic “Virgin Relaxer”
Omit alcohol and mix:
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3 oz pineapple juice
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2 oz peach nectar
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2 oz OJ
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splash grenadine
Serve the same way.
- 1⁄2 ounce coconut rum (Malibu)
- 1 ounce peach schnapps (Dekyuper)
- 1 ounce vodka (Skky)
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 orange wedge (optional)
- 1 dash grenadine
- ice
Pour all liquid ingredients into a mixer and shake over ice a few times. You can add more or less fruit juice to suit your personal tastes.
Strain into a margarita glass, highball glass, or other fancy stemware; over ice if desired.
Squeeze a bit of juice from the orange into the glass and garnish (optional).
Start relaxing!








