
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
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Vodka
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Vodka· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Gin — adds botanical notes, White Rum — a touch sweeter
- Sparkling Wine· not in your barTop up
Or swap: Cava (top up) — crisp and dry, Prosecco (top up) — fruity and reliable
- Lemon Juice· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener
- Simple Syrup· not in your bar¼ oz
Or swap: Agave Syrup — cleaner sweetness, Honey Syrup — floral sweetness
- Crème de Cassis· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: 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




