Ingredients: Served: On the rocks: poured over ice. Drinkware: Highball glass. Method: Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker except the sparkling wine, shake well with ice, strain into chilled tall tumbler glass filled with ice and top up with sparkling wine. 2.5 cl Vodka, 1.5 cl Crème de cassis, 1 cl Sugar Syrup, 2.5 cl Lemon Juice

**Russian-Spring-Punch - Cocktail** Get ready for a delightful burst of flavor with the **Russian Spring Punch Cocktail**, a vibrant and fruity **Tall Drink** that combines the crispness of **Vodka** with the sweet berry notes of crème de cassis, bright **Citrus**, and a touch of **Sparkling** wine! This layered **Cocktail** is a lively twist on a classic concept, mixing spirits and fruit before being topped with bubbly wine for a refreshing fizz. It's **Shaken** and **Served Over Ice** in a **Highball glass**, making it a wonderfully refreshing **Punch**-style drink. **Ingredients:** * 2.5 cl Vodka * 1.5 cl Crème de cassis * 1 cl Sugar Syrup * 2.5 cl Lemon Juice * Sparkling wine to top up **Preparation:** 1. Chill your **Highball glass** or tall tumbler. Fill it with fresh ice. 2. In a **cocktail shaker**, pour the **Vodka**, **Crème de cassis**, **Sugar Syrup**, and fresh **Lemon Juice**. 3. Fill the shaker with ice cubes. 4. **Shake well** until the outside of the shaker is frosty. 5. **Strain** the mixture into the chilled **Tall Drink** glass filled with ice. 6. Top up the glass with chilled **sparkling wine**. 7. Serve **On the rocks**. **Notes and Tips:** * Using good quality fresh **Lemon Juice** is key for the bright, **Citrus** tang that balances the sweetness. * The **Sugar Syrup** amount can be adjusted slightly based on your preference for sweetness and the sweetness of your sparkling wine. * Choose a dry (Brut) **sparkling wine** like Prosecco or Champagne to avoid making the drink overly sweet. * A simple garnish like a lemon slice or a few fresh berries (like raspberries or blackberries) complements the **Crème de cassis** beautifully. * Serving it **Served Over Ice** in a **Tall Drink** keeps it cool and refreshing. **History or Origin:** The **Russian Spring Punch Cocktail** was created by Dick Bradsell at the Atlantic Bar and Grill in London in the early 1990s. It's a modern classic that builds on the concept of a "French 75" (gin, lemon, sugar, champagne) but uses **Vodka** and the distinctive blackcurrant flavor of **Crème de cassis**, adding a touch of elegance and fruity sweetness. **Visual Description:** Served **On the rocks** in a **Highball glass**, the **Russian Spring Punch** is a beautiful drink, often a lovely pinkish-red hue from the **Crème de cassis** and lemon juice mixture. The top layer of **Sparkling** wine adds a bubbly crown. Garnished with **Citrus** or berries, it looks as delightful as it tastes. **Conclusion:** For a bubbly, fruity, and easy-drinking **Cocktail** that's perfect for any occasion, try the **Russian Spring Punch**. Its blend of **Vodka**, **Crème de cassis**, **Citrus**, and **Sparkling** wine, **Shaken** and **Served Over Ice** as a **Tall Drink**, is wonderfully refreshing and festive. It's a true **Punch** of springtime flavor!