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How to Make a Ritz Cocktail
The Ritz Cocktail is a drink invented by master mixologist Dale DeGroff in the 1980s. DeGroff created what he now calls his signature cocktail in New York's Rainbow Room as a tribute to the champagne cocktail.
If you want to add a little luxury to your brunch routine, the Ritz cocktail has the right touch of fizz and class to do the job. The Ritz is a sweet yet complex drink made with cognac, Cointreau, maraschino liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice and champagne.
This recipe makes one Ritz Cocktail, served straight up in a chilled cocktail glass and garnished with a lemon twist.
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Things You'll Need
- Cocktail shaker
- Crushed ice
- 1 oz. cognac
- ½ oz. Cointreau
- ½ oz. maraschino liqueur
- ¾ oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz. champagne
- Chilled cocktail glass
- Lemon peel, for garnish
Instructions
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Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice.
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Add the cognac, Cointreau, maraschino liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice and champagne.
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Cover the cocktail shaker and shake gently for 15 to 20 seconds.
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Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into a chilled cocktail glass.
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Garnish the drink with a twisted lemon peel and serve immediately.
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Tips & Warnings
If you want a sweeter cocktail, add a half tablespoon of plain or lemon simple syrup to the cocktail shaker before mixing.
For a slightly tropical flavor, add a half tablespoon of lime juice to the shaker before mixing.
Resources
- Photo Credit cocktail image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.com
