Russian Spring Punch
Cassis and lemon give vodka a vivid blackcurrant-sour core before dry sparkling wine stretches it into a cold, dangerous party drink.
- Glassware
- Highball glass
- Strength
- 19% ABVBefore dilution
- Garnish
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- Lemon slice Use one thin slice.
- Blackberry Use two fresh blackberries.
Ingredients
- Vodka 50 ml
- Fresh lemon juice 25 ml
- Crème de cassis 10 ml
- Simple syrup 10 ml
- Champagne 60 ml Use very cold Brut Champagne.
Preparation
- Fill a chilled highball glass with cubed ice and add the vodka, fresh lemon juice, crème de cassis, and simple syrup.
- Top with the Champagne and lift once gently from bottom to top with a bar spoon.
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