Claret Cup

Name: Claret Cup Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tsp Powdered Sugar; 6 oz Carbonated Water; 1 oz Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec; 2 oz Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy; 1 pt Claret

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.

🏷️Equipment: claret glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

4 tsp Powdered Sugar
6 oz Carbonated Water
1 oz Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec

2 oz Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy

1 pt Claret

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Instructions

1
Fill large glass pitcher with ice.
2
Stir in the ingredients and decorate with as many fruits as available and a rind of cucumber inserted on each side of pitcher.
3
Top with small bunch of mint sprigs.
4
Serve in claret glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Dissolve powdered sugar thoroughly in the brandy and triple sec before adding wine to ensure even sweetness.
Add carbonated water last and stir gently to maintain fizz.
Chill all ingredients before mixing for the best flavor and texture.
Serve immediately after adding carbonated water to preserve carbonation.

Substitutions

Claret → Cabernet Sauvignon or other dry red wine (regional preference)
Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy → Cognac or any quality brandy (higher quality = more refined flavor)
Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec → Cointreau or Curaçao (alternative orange liqueurs)