Raymond Massey (cocktail)

Raymond Massey

Cocktail
A Raymond Massey served in a highball glass.
Type	Highball
Base spirit	Whisky Champagne
Served	On the rocks: poured over ice
Standard garnish	Lemon peel
Standard drinkware	Highball glass
Commonly used ingredients	2 oz Canadian rye whisky ½ oz Ginger syrup 5 oz Champagne
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

• [1] archived listing for the Raymond Massey.