Rhine Wine Cup is a light, effervescent brandy cocktail combining Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy with triple sec, curaçao, powdered sugar, and carbonated water. Its bright, citrus-forward profile makes it an elegant aperitif or punch-style drink.
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Visit Mr. Boston DrinksFrom Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide
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Use Large Glass Pitcher
Fill pitcher with cubes of ice.
Add 1 pint of Rhine wine.
Stir well and decorate with as many fruits as available and also rind of cucumber inserted on each side of pitcher.
Top with small bunch of mint sprigs.
Serve in 5 oz.
Claret glass.
Rhine Wine Cup is best consumed fresh. Pre-mix the brandy, liqueurs, and sugar in a bottle and refrigerate up to 2 days; add carbonated water and ice at service.
The recipe calls for Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy. You can substitute with a mid-range cognac or VS brandy if unavailable, though the original brand provides the intended flavor profile.
Mix the brandy, liqueurs, and powdered sugar in advance, but add carbonated water immediately before serving to preserve carbonation.
Serve chilled over ice. The carbonated water should be cold to maintain effervescence and provide refreshment.
Mix the powdered sugar with a small amount of brandy or water first to create a simple syrup, then combine with remaining ingredients.
Both are orange-flavored liqueurs; curaçao has a deeper, more bitter-orange profile, while triple sec is drier and more neutral. Together they create balanced citrus complexity.
