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Ritz Fizz

Ritz Fizz

Classic

Amaretto, lemon, blue curaçao, and Champagne.

NostalgicPartyFruityCelebration
3 minEasyLight

Almond and orange sweetness balanced by tart lemon, with crisp bubbles. Sweet, citrusy, and bright.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 oz Amaretto
  • 0.5 oz Blue Curaçao
  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Champagne to top
  • Lemon twist · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the amaretto, blue curaçao, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.

  2. 2

    Shake until well-chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled Champagne flute.

  4. 4

    Top with cold Champagne.

  5. 5

    Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in.

The Story

The Ritz Fizz is a mid-century sparkling cocktail, often attributed to a Ritz hotel bar, built from amaretto, citrus, and Champagne. Versions vary, and the blue curaçao variation became a favorite for its bright color.

Glass · FluteGarnish · Lemon twist
Ritz Fizz Recipe: Amaretto, Blue Curaçao and Champagne | BarSnap