Russian Spring Punch
Vodka, cassis, lemon and syrup shaken tall over ice and topped with sparkling wine. Berry-bright fizz with a cool Eastern accent.
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
220 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Vodka¾ oz
- Sparkling WineTop up
- Lemon Juice¾ oz
- Simple Syrup¼ oz
- Crème de Cassis½ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Russian Spring Punch close to the original.
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Sparkling Wine
- Cava— crisp and dry
- Prosecco— fruity and reliable
Instead of Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice— sharper, greener
Instead of Simple Syrup
- Agave Syrup— cleaner sweetness
- Honey Syrup— floral sweetness
Instead of Crème de Cassis
- Crème de Mûre— blackberry twist
- Raspberry Liqueur— brighter berry
Instructions
Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker except the sparkling wine.
Shake well with ice.
Strain into chilled tall tumbler glass filled with ice.
Top up with sparkling wine.
Pairs well with
Cassis and sparkling wine over vodka toast the season with elegant bites:
- Smoked salmon blinis
- Blackcurrant pastries
- Cucumber rounds with dill
- Goat cheese tartlets
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