Tag: Raspberry Liqueur

KIR Imperial

KIR Imperial

Ingredients

.25 oz.Raspberry Liqueur
To Top Chilled Champagne (Sparkling Wine)
GarnishLemon Twist (or Raspberries)

Directions

  • Pour the Raspberry in a Champagne Flute
  • Top with Champagne
  • Garnish with a Lemon Twist or Raspberries

The KIR Imperial is a riff on the KIR Royal, which itself is a riff on the KIR. The KIR Imperial uses Raspberry Liqueur, while the KIR Royal uses Crème de Cassis.

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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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