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Raymond Massey (cocktail)

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Raymond Massey
Cocktail
A Raymond Massey served in a highball glass.
TypeHighball
Base spirit
ServedOn the rocks: poured over ice
Standard garnishLemon peel
Standard drinkware
Highball glass
Commonly used ingredients
PreparationShake whisky and syrup over ice. Strain into highball and top with champagne. Garnish with lemon peel.

The Raymond Massey is a cocktail made of rye, ginger syrup, and champagne. The drink’s namesake is Canadian actor Raymond Massey (1896–1983), and the beverage is predominantly consumed in his hometown of Toronto, Ontario.

Ginger syrup can be prepared in advance much as simple syrup, but with the inclusion of ¾ cup of peeled and sliced ginger.

Variations

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When gin is substituted for the whisky and lemon juice for the ginger syrup, the drink is called a French 75.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Behind the Drink: The French 75", David Wondrich, July 09, 2012
  • [1] archived listing for the Raymond Massey.