← Back to the bar
Ritz Cocktail
stirredCoupeflamed orange twist17% vol
Dale DeGroff's hotel-bar aristocrat: cognac, orange liqueur and maraschino under champagne — the sidecar in evening wear.
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Ingredients
- Cognac25 ml
- Orange liqueur15 ml
- Maraschino8 ml
- Fresh lemon juice8 ml
- Champagne (or good Crémant)60 ml
≈ 139 ml · 1.9 standard drinks
Open in the Mix LabHow to
- 1Stir cognac, liqueurs and lemon briefly with ice.
- 2Strain into a coupe, top with champagne.
- 3Flamed orange twist.
Remy's tip
Flame the orange twist over the top if you dare — the oil ignites in a tiny fireworks show. Practice before guests, not on them.
