Dating back to the 1860s, when soda water became widely available, the classic gin fizz—made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and club soda—has since inspired an abundance of offshoot recipes, with the Ramos Gin Fizz being the most famous among them. But the Grand Royal Fizz is equally deserving of attention, living up to its name with a few decadent add-ons to the traditional gin fizz mix: fresh orange juice, maraschino liqueur, and luxurious cream.

Adapted from the seminal Mr. Boston: Official Bartender’s and Party Guide, our Grand Royal Fizz is a dangerously drinkable concoction that is both luxurious and refreshing. The heady floral notes of gin are cut by the tartness of the citrus and rounded out by the sugar. Not overly sweet, the cherry liqueur adds a fruity note at the end while the cream lends richness, giving the drink a velvety-smooth mouthfeel. The whole thing is then topped off with the all-important “fizz,” which wakes up the drink and gives it legs to stand on.

A seemingly complicated cocktail that is at once approachable and immensely likeable—much like the city from whence it came—the Grand Royal Fizz will make you sit back, relax, and take in the Big Easy.