Claret Cup Cocktail Recipe | CookOS

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; 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec; 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Curacao; 2 oz Old Mr. Boston California Brandy

Claret Cup is a classic brandy-based cocktail combining Old Mr. Boston California Brandy with triple sec and curaçao, sweetened with powdered sugar and topped with carbonated water for a light, refreshing aperitif.

🏷️Equipment: claret glass

Total

5 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

4 tsp Powdered Sugar
6 oz Carbonated Water
1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec

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1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Curacao

2 oz Old Mr. Boston California Brandy

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Instructions

1
Use Large Glass Pitcher.
2
Fill pitcher with cubes of ice.
3
Add 1 pint of claret.
4
Stir well and decorate with as many fruits as available and also rind of cucumber inserted on each side of pitcher.
5
Top with small bunch of mint sprigs.
6
Serve in 5 oz.
7
claret glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Dissolve powdered sugar completely in brandy before adding other ingredients to avoid grittiness.
Chill all ingredients and glassware before mixing for optimal refreshment.
Add carbonated water last and stir gently to maintain fizz.
Use fresh, quality brandy and liqueurs—this simple recipe relies on ingredient quality.

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston Curacao → any orange curaçao or Cointreau (reduces sweetness slightly)
Carbonated water → club soda or ginger ale (ginger ale adds subtle spice)

Storage & make-ahead

Mix the base (brandy, liqueurs, and sugar) and refrigerate up to 2 days; add carbonated water immediately before serving.

Common Questions

What is the difference between triple sec and curaçao?

Triple sec is a dry, clear orange liqueur, while curaçao is sweeter and more citrus-forward with deeper color. Both add orange flavor but curaçao brings more sweetness.