Ritz Cocktail
Ingredients
- Cognac22.5 ml
- Orange liqueur, like Cointreau15 ml
- Maraschino liqueur7.5 ml
- Lemon juice7.5 ml
- Champagne, brut, to top60 ml
- Ice
Garnish
Flamed orange peel
Flavor
Citrusy, Refreshing
Method
- Stir the cognac, the orange liqueur, the maraschino and the lemon juice in a mixing glass with ice.
- Strain into a chilled coupe and top with the champagne.
- Flame the orange peel over it: hold the peel near a lit match and squeeze, so the oil sparks over the drink.
About
A tribute to the Ritz bars in Paris and Madrid, made in New York in the 80s. A sidecar with champagne on top. Champagne goes in only after straining the base. The peel can be expressed without a flame to release its orange oils.
Created by Dale DeGroff, at Aurora
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