Champagne Buck Cocktail

In researching the mimosa, I came across this recipe in the 1947 Trader Vic’s Bartender’s Guide.  The recipe in the guide had ingredients that spoke to a great combination.  I gave the recipe a try and it was tasty, but the ratio did not have a classic feel.  I started with equal portions like in a last word and started adjusting before finalizing this recipe. This is not as dry as a champagne cocktail, but drier than the Mimosa and Buck’s Fizz. Ingredients 4 oz Champagne 1 oz Orange Juice 1 oz Gin 1/2 oz Luxardo Maraschino Garnish None but […]

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Last Word

The cocktail was invented at the Detroit Athletic Club. (Yes most of the historic athletic clubs had alcohol bars.)

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