Lita Grey Cocktail
Named after the second wife of Charlie Chaplin, but still a relatively modern recipe, the Lita Grey Cocktail looks for classic style but with newer fashions. This cocktail has some fruity elements thanks to the Sloe Gin and Apricot Liqueur, this cocktail is really enjoyable and a lot of fun to make and drink.There's some surprising fruity elements to this cocktail thanks to the mingling of Sloe Berries, Lemon, and Apricot, so there's quite a bit of fun in there. If you're not really into fruit though, don't be scared! There's enough Gin flavour in there to make this drink enjoyable for anyone.
Ingredients
- 20 mL Gin
- 20 mL Apricot Liqueur
- 20 mL Sloe Gin
- 20 mL Lemon Juice
- 60 mL Champagne
Instructions
- Add everything to except Champagne to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until cold.
- Strain into a Coupe glass.
- Top up with Champagne.
- Serve, drink, enjoy.
Notes
The Rita Grey Cocktail comes from Austin, Texas bar Péché, this cocktail is not as old as it would appear. It's actually a relatively recent creation. However, as mentioned, the Lita Grey Cocktail seeks to take classic tastes and styles into account. Don't call it old fashioned though!