Russian Spring Punch

A bright, effervescent long drink from London barman Dick Bradsell, the man behind the Bramble and Espresso Martini. Vodka, lemon, and a measure of blackcurrant crème de cassis are shaken and lengthened with sparkling wine, landing somewhere between a vodka sour and a Kir Royale. The cassis lends a deep berry sweetness and rosy hue that the bubbles cut clean — a deceptively easy-drinking party punch the IBA now lists among its New Era Drinks.

RefreshingClassicBerryCarbonated

Ingredients

  • 0.85 ozVodka
  • 0.85 ozLemon Juice
  • 0.5 ozCrème de Cassis
  • 0.33 ozSimple Syrup
  • Prosecco(to top)

Garnish: Blackberry, Lemon Wheel

Preparation

shaken · Highball · Cubed

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine the vodka, lemon juice, crème de cassis, and simple syrup in a shaker over ice — withhold the sparkling wine.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Shake well until thoroughly chilled.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled tall tumbler (highball) filled with fresh ice.

  4. 4.

    top

    Top up with sparkling wine.

  5. 5.

    garnish

    Garnish with blackberries, and optionally a lemon slice.

Flavor Profile

dilution
40%
fizz
35%
sour
31%
citrus
31%
fruity
25%
sweet
24%
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