Claret Cup is a traditional wine cocktail that combines claret wine with brandy, triple sec, powdered sugar, and carbonated water for a light, effervescent drink with citrus notes.
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Fill large glass pitcher with ice.
Stir in the ingredients and decorate with as many fruits as available and a rind of cucumber inserted on each side of pitcher.
Top with small bunch of mint sprigs.
Serve in claret glass.
Best served fresh immediately after preparation. Store unused mixed base (without carbonated water) in refrigerator for up to 1 day.
cocktail mixing glass or pitcher · bar spoon or long stirrer
Claret is a dry red wine from Bordeaux. You can substitute with any dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot.
Claret Cup is served chilled. Add ice or chill ingredients before mixing.
Mix the wine, brandy, triple sec, and powdered sugar ahead, but add carbonated water just before serving to preserve carbonation.
This recipe yields approximately 4-5 servings depending on glass size.
