Ritz Fizz Champagne Cocktail with Orange and Gin
An elegant and bubbly cocktail blending dry gin, fresh orange juice, and sparkling champagne for a celebratory toast. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dry gin, fresh orange juice, Grand Marnier for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 oz dry gin
- 0.5 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.25 oz Grand Marnier
- 3 oz chilled champagne
- 1 piece orange twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a chilled flute glass, pour 1 oz of dry gin followed by 0.5 oz of freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Step 2: Add 0.25 oz of Grand Marnier to introduce a subtle orange liqueur sweetness.
- Step 3: Slowly top with 3 oz of chilled champagne, pouring gently to preserve the bubbles.
- Step 4: Stir lightly once to combine without losing effervescence.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 orange twist by expressing its oils over the drink and placing it on the rim for aroma.





