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Ritz Cocktail recipe
StirredMartini glassNo ice17% ABV170 kcal
The Ritz Cocktail is a stirred brandy cocktail, made with Cognac, triple sec, maraschino liqueur and more, served in a martini glass. It is citrusy and sparkling.
Dale DeGroff’s modern classic, a tribute to the Ritz hotels: cognac, orange and Champagne.
Ritz Cocktail ingredients
| Cognac | 22.5 ml (¾ oz) |
| Triple sec | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Maraschino liqueur | 7.5 ml (¼ oz) |
| Lemon juice | 7.5 ml (¼ oz) |
| Champagne | top up, about 60 ml |
How to make a Ritz Cocktail
- Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a flamed orange peel.
- Glass
- Martini glass
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Flamed orange peel
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Ritz Cocktail: quick answers
- How strong is a Ritz Cocktail?
- About 17% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 19 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Ritz Cocktail?
- About 170 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Ritz Cocktail served in?
- A martini glass, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Ritz Cocktail have?
- 5 in total: Cognac, triple sec, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and Champagne.
