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Russian Spring Punch

A 1980s London party favourite.

LevelEasy
MethodShake
GlassHighball
Serves1

Ingredients

  • 30 mlVodka
  • 15 mlBerry liqueurCrème de cassis (blackcurrant) or crème de mûre (blackberry).
  • 20 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
  • 10 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
  • Top upSparkling wine

Plus ice.

Bar tools

  • Jigger
  • Shaker
  • Strainer

No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.

How to make a Russian Spring Punch

  1. Shake the vodka, berry liqueur, lemon juice and syrup with ice.
  2. Strain into a tall glass full of ice.
  3. Top with sparkling wine.

Garnish: Berries and lemon

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