Raymond Massey (cocktail)
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| Cocktail | |
|---|---|
 A Raymond Massey served in a highball glass. | |
| Type | Highball |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
| Standard garnish | Lemon peel |
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| Commonly used ingredients |
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| Preparation | Shake 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
When gin is substituted for the whisky and lemon juice for the ginger syrup, the drink is called a French 75.
References
- Barmeister listing for the Raymond Massey.