#242 Cocktail: Ritz of New York

   This cocktail was invented by the famous Dale de Groff, also known as the King of Cocktails or King Cocktail
   The New York Times in 2015 called DeGroff "one of the world’s foremost cocktail experts", and wrote that his book "The Craft of the Cocktail" is considered an essential bartending reference. From 1987 to 1999 DeGroff rose to prominence in the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center in New York City. He is the founding president of the Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans, and a partner and consultant in the Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR) group.

1 ounce cognac

1/2 ounce triple sec

2 dashes maraschino liqueur

1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice

chilled dry champagne

#241 Cocktail: Red Snapper

    The drink was adapted after the recipe donated by Gaston Lauryssen, then manager of the St. Regis Hotel, to the 1945 book "Crosby Gaige's Cocktail Guide and Ladies' Companion"
     This is a drink that was designed with 11am on Sunday in mind, and as such has been hijacked by the brunch munching masses. Next time you feel the fatigue wrought by too much dancing, order a Red Snapper and be sure to cast aspersions at the Bloody Mary crew.   (http://www.ginfoundry.com)

1 1/2 ounce tomato juice

1 1/2 ounce vodka

2 dashes Worcestershire sauce

2 dashes fresh lemon juice

sald and cayenne pepper to taste