Tag: Crème de Cassis

Russian Spring Punch

Russian Spring Punch

Ingredients

1.5 oz.Vodka
1 oz. Raspberry Liqueur (or Crème de Cassis)
.75 oz.Lemon Juice
.5 oz.Simple Syrup
To TopChampagne (Sparkling Wine)
GarnishRaspberries

Directions

  • Combine the Vodka, Liqueur, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Pour into a Highball Glass over Ice
  • Top with Champagne
  • Garnish with Raspberries and a Straw

The Russian Spring Punch was invented in the 1980’s by Dick Bradsell in London, England. He apparently made it for his friends at a cocktail party while trying to minimize the cost. It’s name comes from Vodka which is usually associated with Russia and the Tom Collins, which is considered a spring cocktail. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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KIR

KIR

Ingredients

.25 oz.Crème de Cassis
To Top White Wine

Directions

  • Pour the Crème de Cassis in a Wine Glass
  • Top with White Wine

The KIR was invented in the 1800’s and used to called Blac-Cassis. It was renamed after Félix Kir, who was the major of Dijon, France. I don’t know who the name is usually spelled in all capitol letters though. If you use Champagne it is a KIR Royal. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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KIR Royal

KIR Royal

Ingredients

.25 oz.Crème de Cassis
To Top Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine)
GarnishLemon Twist (or Raspberries)

Directions

  • Pour the Crème de Cassis in a Champagne Flute
  • Top with Champagne
  • Garnish with a Lemon Twist or Raspberries

The KIR Royal is a riff on the KIR. The KIR uses White Wine, while the KIR Royal uses Champagne. There is also the KIR Imperial that uses Raspberry Liqueur instead of Crème de Cassis.

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French Martini

French Martini

Ingredients

2 oz.Vodka
.75 oz.Chambord (or Crème de Cassis)
1 oz.Pineapple Juice
GarnishRaspberry

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 Seconds
  • Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass
  • Garnish with a Raspberry

The French Martini was invented in the late 1980’s and, like the Appletini, was one of the first fruity fake Martini‘s that were popular in the 90’s. The “French” part of the name refers to the fact that Chambord is a French Liqueur. Chambord was used originally, but now bars are more likely to use Crème de Cassis. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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