Claret Cup is a light, fruity wine cocktail that combines claret wine with brandy, triple sec, and carbonated water sweetened with powdered sugar. It's an elegant aperitif drink with refreshing citrus and brandy 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 a small bunch of mint.
Serve in red-wine glass.
Claret Cup is best served fresh. Pre-mix wine and spirits up to 4 hours ahead, refrigerated; add carbonated water and sugar only when serving.
Claret is a dry red wine from Bordeaux, France. Any quality dry red wine can substitute if claret is unavailable.
Mix the wine, brandy, and triple sec ahead, but add the powdered sugar and carbonated water just before serving to maintain carbonation.
Yes, chill all ingredients beforehand or serve over ice to keep the drink cold and refreshing.
Serve in a wine glass or large goblet, optionally filled with ice for a chilled presentation.
Yes, multiply all ingredients proportionally. For a pitcher, use 16 oz claret, 2 oz brandy, 1 oz triple sec, 4 tsp powdered sugar, and 6 oz sparkling water per serving.
