Rhine Wine Cup

Name: Rhine Wine 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 Rhine Wine

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Rhine Wine Cup is a light, sparkling wine cocktail combining Rhine wine with brandy, triple sec, and carbonated water for a refreshing punch-style drink ideal for gatherings.

🏷️Equipment: claret glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

Visit Mr. Boston Drinks

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

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Instructions

1
Mix ingredients and pour into large glass pitcher over cubes of ice.
2
Rhine Wine.
3
Stir and decorate with as many fruits as available and also rind of cucumber inserted on each side of pitcher.
4
Top with small bunch of mint sprigs.
5
Serve in claret glasses.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Dissolve the powdered sugar completely in the wine and brandy mixture before adding carbonated water to ensure even sweetness.
Add carbonated water last and gently stir to preserve the fizz—avoid vigorous mixing.
Chill all spirits and the Rhine wine before combining to avoid diluting with excess ice.

Substitutions

Rhine Wine → other dry German white wine or Alsatian wine
Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy → VS or VSOP cognac
Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec → Cointreau or Curaçao

Storage & make-ahead

Prepare the wine and spirit base up to 1 day ahead in a pitcher; add carbonated water and powdered sugar within 30 minutes of serving.

Common Questions

Can I make Rhine Wine Cup ahead of time?

Mix the wine, brandy, and triple sec several hours ahead, then add the carbonated water and powdered sugar just before serving to keep it fizzy.

What type of Rhine wine works best?

Use a dry to off-dry German Riesling or similar light white wine from the Rhine region for authentic flavor.

Can I scale this recipe for a party?

Yes, multiply all ingredients proportionally. For 8 servings, use 8 pints Rhine wine, 16 oz brandy, 8 oz triple sec, 48 oz carbonated water, and 32 tsp powdered sugar.