The idea for the Razmatazz was born in a booze filled dream
had by Ophelia (aka, me).
Quick, let’s see a show of hands—who finds themselves terribly
shocked by the fact that I dream of booze?
Anybody? ANYBODY? Bueller?
No? Yeah. Me neither.
Onto the dream: I dreamed
I was at a bar when a cocktail waiter sauntered past with a gorgeous red number
on his tray. “Ooooohhhh,” I’d crooned, “what
kind of cocktail is that?” He flashed a
pearly white smile, “Why, The Razmatazz, of course.” “Mmmm…Why don’t you bring it and your
gorgeous self right on over here,” I said with a wink. And, then…well…let’s just leave the dream off
there before this becomes awkward.
So, upon awakening, I immediately informed my fellow
Accidental Drunks of the dream. They, in
turn, suggested that creating The Razmatazz in the waking world be my new
cocktail challenge. And, so my jazzy
friends, I present:
The Razzmatazz
1 shot Navan (vanilla cognac)
1 shot Chambord
Splash of raspberry mixer
Slightly larger splash of Club soda
Raw sugar (for rim)
Line the rim of an old fashioned with raw sugar. Add ice to the glass along with Navan ,
Chambord, and raspberry mixer.
Stir. Fill the rest of the glass
with club soda, stir again. Serve with a
raspberry garnish.
I have also successfully mixed this with the addition of a little
vodka (1/2 shot or so) to the mix (really…what isn’t better with a little
vodka?). You could also try it by
replacing the Navan with vanilla infused vodka and it would still rock. Whatever you do, though, don't get all crazy and think you can try it with vanilla
infused rum—it'll go from--lovely sweetness to--omg I think I may go into sugar
shock--with a tip of the glass.
Cheers!
