Russian Spring Punch
Vodka, lemon and blackcurrant liqueur form a sour base, lengthened with sparkling wine over ice.
IBA published specification · 1 reference serve.
Glassware
Technique
Ice
Garnish
Preparation effort
Ingredients & measurements
| Ingredient | mL | US fl oz | Source measure / qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vodka | 25 | 0.85 | 25 ml Vodka |
| Fresh Lemon Juice | 25 | 0.85 | 25 ml Fresh Lemon Juice |
| Creme de Cassis | 15 | 0.51 | 15 ml Creme de Cassis |
| Sugar Syrup | 10 | 0.34 | 10 ml Sugar Syrup |
| Top up with Sparkling Wine | — | — | Top up with Sparkling Wine |
Converted equivalents are rounded for display; use one measurement system consistently. Dashes, spoonfuls, fruit counts and unspecified top-ups remain source measures. A blank equivalent does not mean zero.
How to make it
Shake all ingredients except sparkling wine with ice. Strain over fresh cubes and add the wine separately.
Glass: Tall tumbler. Ice: Fresh cubes. Garnish: blackberries and optionally a lemon slice as well.
Flavor & balance
- Sour (Acidic) (dominant): Citrus contributes the principal tart edge; fruit ripeness and juice yield affect balance.
- Sweet (supporting): Sweeteners, fruit or sweetened modifiers round the attack and add weight; product sugar varies.
Assess sweetness, bitterness and tactile drying separately. These flavor expectations are based on recipe structure, not measured tasting scores. Actual products, ice and dilution will change the result.
Preparation & batching
Service complexity: moderate. Batchability: spirit components only.
- Measure and label the chosen product specification; chill appropriate glassware.
- Prepare or select the named syrup; record its concentration and follow its storage instructions.
- Prepare and measure fresh fruit components for the service plan; do not assume a fruit count guarantees a juice volume.
Add carbonated ingredients at service; do not shake or store the finished fizzy drink as a still batch. Workload is an editorial assessment; no labor timing or storage validation is claimed.
Spirit & ingredient choices
Recipe notes & variations
For a Black Flannel variation, change one component at a time and record the selected product, proof, sweetener concentration and dilution. Compare it with this reference before naming or publishing the variation.