Sauterne Cup is a light, effervescent cocktail built on brandy, triple sec, and Curaçao, sweetened with powdered sugar and topped with carbonated water. It's a refreshing, batch-friendly drink perfect for entertaining.
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Fill large glass pitcher with ice.
Add one pint of sauterne.
Stir 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 claret glass.
Best served fresh immediately after mixing. Pre-batch the spirits and sugar; add carbonated water only when serving.
Yes. Mix the brandy, triple sec, Curaçao, and powdered sugar ahead of time. Add carbonated water and ice just before serving to preserve carbonation.
Triple sec is a clear, dry orange liqueur; Curaçao is also orange-based but often slightly sweeter. Together they provide layered citrus complexity.
Yes. Multiply all ingredients by the number of servings needed. Mix spirits and sugar in a pitcher, then top with carbonated water when ready to serve.
A smooth, mid-range brandy like Five Star works well. Avoid very high-proof or harsh varieties that overpower the citrus liqueurs.
