Wake Up Call Recipe

Time5m

Serves1

Vodka, Red Bull, lime. You keep the can!

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare glass
Choose a highball or Collins glass (12–16 oz). Fill the glass with ice to chill it and leave room for the vodka and Red Bull.
2
Add vodka and lime
Pour 2 oz vodka over the ice. Add 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice. If you prefer a slightly sweeter version, add a short splash (1/4 oz) simple syrup — optional.
3
Top with Red Bull
Open the can of Red Bull and pour it gently into the glass over the back of a spoon or pour slowly to preserve carbonation, filling the glass but leaving a small gap at the top. Alternatively, present the can on the side and let the guest top to their preference.
4
Garnish and finish
Give the drink one gentle stir (1–2 turns) to combine without flattening the Red Bull. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim. Serve immediately with the remaining can if you kept some in reserve or present the full can alongside the glass so the guest "keeps the can."
5
Notes
Adjust vodka to taste (1.5–2.5 oz). Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Serve cold and consume responsibly: mixing alcohol with caffeine can mask intoxication; drink slowly and be mindful of limits.