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Sauterne Cup

Name: Sauterne 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 Triple Sec; 1/2 oz Curacao; 2 oz Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy

Sauterne Cup is a refined brandy cocktail combining Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy with triple sec, curaçao, powdered sugar, and carbonated water. Its light, bubbly finish makes it an elegant aperitif or punch-style drink.

🏷️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 Triple Sec

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1/2 oz Curacao

2 oz Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy

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Instructions

1
Use Large Glass Pitcher.
2
Fill pitcher with cubes of ice.
3
Add 1 pint of Sauterne.
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 thoroughly in a small amount of brandy or water before mixing to avoid gritty texture.
Add carbonated water last to preserve carbonation and the drink's light, refreshing quality.
Serve in pre-chilled glassware to maintain temperature without diluting the drink too quickly.

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy → Cognac or VS brandy (use same quantity, may increase elegance)
Triple Sec → Cointreau or orange curaçao (maintains orange note, adjust sweetness as needed)
Powdered Sugar → simple syrup, 1 tsp (easier to blend, reduces grittiness)

Common Questions

Can I make Sauterne Cup without triple sec?

Yes. Substitute with Cointreau or another orange liqueur in equal measure, though the flavor profile will shift slightly.

Should Sauterne Cup be served over ice?

Traditionally served chilled, often over ice or with a chilled glass. The carbonated water adds effervescence, so chill components beforehand to maintain bubbles.