Rhine Wine Cup is a light, sparkling wine punch blending Rhine wine with brandy and triple sec, topped with carbonated water for refreshment. This elegant punch serves multiple guests and balances sweetness with citrus complexity.
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Mix ingredients and pour into large glass pitcher over cubes of ice.
Stir and decorate with fruits in season.
Insert rind of cucumber on each side of pitcher.
Top with mint sprigs.
Serve in claret glasses.
Serve immediately after preparation. Leftover punch may be refrigerated up to 4 hours; carbonation will diminish over time.
punch bowl or large pitcher · bar spoon or long-handled stirrer
A dry to off-dry Riesling or German-style Rhine wine works well; Corbett Canyon Vineyard Rhine is specified in the recipe for consistent flavor.
Mix all ingredients except carbonated water up to 2 hours ahead; add carbonated water just before serving to maintain fizz.
This recipe yields approximately 4–5 cocktail servings depending on glassware size.
Serve over ice or pre-chill all ingredients before mixing to keep the drink cold without dilution from melting ice.
Cognac works for brandy; Cointreau or Grand Marnier substitute for triple sec with similar results.
