IBA
Russian Spring Punch – IBA
A berry and sour cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 10.9% ABV ∙
The Russian Spring Punch is an IBA-listed long drink of vodka, fresh lemon juice, crème de cassis, and sugar syrup, shaken and topped with dry sparkling wine.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake: Vodka 25 mlLemon juice 25 mlCrème de Cassis 15 mlSugar syrup 10 ml
- Strain into the chilled highball glass filled with ice
- Top up with Dry sparkling wine
- Garnish with a blackberry and, optionally, a lemon slice
- Note: Can be scaled up and served from a punch bowl or a large pitcher
Tips
- Scaling up for a punch bowl or pitcher works well, but add the sparkling wine last and just before serving so the batch stays fizzy.
History
Russian Spring Punch – IBA is the International Bartenders Association's official specification of the Russian Spring Punch, one of the recognized modern classics of the London cocktail revival. It has been on the IBA list, under the New Era category, since the 2011 revision.
Dick Bradsell created the drink in 1980s London. It builds on the Kir Royale, the pairing of blackcurrant liqueur and champagne, by adding vodka and citrus.
FAQ
How do you make a Russian Spring Punch?
Shake vodka, fresh lemon juice, crème de cassis, and sugar syrup with ice, strain into an ice-filled highball glass, and top with dry sparkling wine. Garnish with a blackberry and, if you like, a lemon slice.
What is in a Russian Spring Punch?
25 ml vodka, 25 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml crème de cassis, and 10 ml sugar syrup, shaken and topped with 30 ml dry sparkling wine.
