Claret Cup is a light, refreshing wine-based cocktail that combines claret, brandy, and triple sec with club soda and powdered sugar. This classic drink balances fruit-forward wine with warm spirits and bright carbonation.
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Fill large glass pitcher with ice.
Stir in the ingredients and decorate with fruits in season and a rind of cucumber inserted on each side of pitcher.
Top with a small bunch of mint.
Serve in red-wine glasses.
Makes 6 servings.
Serve immediately after preparation. Pre-mixed batches without club soda keep refrigerated for up to 2 days; add soda at service.
Claret is a dry red wine from Bordeaux, France. For this cocktail, use a standard red wine if claret is unavailable.
Yes. Mix the claret, brandy, triple sec, and powdered sugar ahead, then add club soda and ice just before serving to maintain carbonation.
Yes, serve over ice or pre-chill all ingredients. The cold temperature balances the sweetness and spirit strength.
Serve in a wine glass, punch cup, or coupe glass filled with ice.
Yes. Keep the 4:1:1 ratio of claret to brandy to triple sec, multiply by the number of servings, and add club soda to taste at service.
