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Ritz Cocktail
A luxurious cognac sour finished with Champagne — cognac, Cointreau, maraschino, lemon, and bubbles. A modern classic from a master.
Servings
Served inCoupe
MethodStirred
Ingredients
- Cognac1 ounce
- Cointreau½ ounce
- Maraschino Liqueur¼ ounce
- Fresh Lemon Juice¼ ounce
- Champagne2 ounces
- Orange Peel1 each
Directions
Stir cognac, Cointreau, maraschino, and lemon juice with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe and top with Champagne. Flame an orange peel over the top.
Notes
Created by Dale DeGroff. Stir the spirituous base, then lengthen with Champagne for a celebratory, elegant finish.