The Ritz Sidecar is a

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known as one of the most expensive drinks in the world and is a variant of the more common Sidecar. The drink was invented by

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and is served at the Bar Hemingway at the Hôtel Ritz Paris. The cognac used is made of pre-

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grapes. As of 2017, the price is €1,500.

Ingredients

The Ritz Sidecar

contains the following ingredients:
* 5/10 Ritz Fine Champagne 1865 Cognac * 3/10 Cointreau * 2/10 lemon juice

References

External links

Hôtel Ritz Paris
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