The Sauterne Cup is a classic brandy cocktail that combines Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy with triple sec, curaçao, powdered sugar, and carbonated water into a light, citrus-accented drink.
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Use large glass pitcher.
Fill pitcher with cubes of ice.
Add 1 pint of Sauterne.
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.
Serve immediately after preparation. Pre-batch the brandy, liqueurs, and sugar without carbonated water; refrigerate up to 2 hours, then add carbonated water before serving.
Yes, use an equal measure of orange liqueur or additional curaçao, though this will shift the flavor profile slightly toward orange.
Sauterne Cup is traditionally served chilled, typically over ice in a wine glass or punch bowl.
Use a quality brandy like Old Mr. Boston Five Star or similar; avoid overly aged or premium brandies that would be wasted in a mixed drink.
Yes, multiply all ingredients except carbonated water, chill, then add carbonated water just before serving to preserve carbonation.
Both are orange liqueurs; curaçao is typically sweeter with deeper color, while triple sec is drier and more neutral—both work in this recipe.
