Bolshoi Punch is a sophisticated two-spirit cocktail featuring vodka and J. Wray and Nephew rum balanced with fresh lemon juice, powdered sugar, and dark berry notes from crème de cassis.
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Shake and pour over ice in old-fashioned glass.
Mix the spirits and cassis base ahead and refrigerate up to 4 hours; add fresh lemon juice and ice immediately before serving for best flavor and texture.
bar spoon or long-handled spoon · cocktail shaker (optional but recommended) · jigger or measuring spoons
Yes. Use any quality aged rum or dark Jamaican rum as a close match. The punch will shift slightly in character but remain balanced.
It adds dark berry sweetness and depth, balancing the citrus and spirit bite while giving the drink its distinctive color and complexity.
Serve over ice in a cocktail glass. The original recipe is a chilled mixed drink, not a warm punch.
Start with 1 tsp powdered sugar and adjust to taste. Fresh lemon juice acidity should be prominent—add more juice if it feels too sweet.
Mix vodka, rum, crème de cassis, and powdered sugar in a pitcher up to 4 hours ahead. Add lemon juice and ice just before serving.
