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Russian Spring Punch recipe
IBA officialShakenHighballCrushed ice11% ABV170 kcal
The Russian Spring Punch is a shaken vodka cocktail, made with vodka, lemon juice, crème de cassis and more, served in a highball over crushed ice. It is citrusy and sparkling. It is an official IBA cocktail, in New Era.
Dick Bradsell, London, 1980s.
Russian Spring Punch ingredients
| Vodka | 25 ml (¾ oz) |
| Lemon juice | 25 ml (¾ oz) |
| Crème de cassis | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Simple syrup | 10 ml (¼ oz) |
| Champagne | top up, about 60 ml |
How to make a Russian Spring Punch
- Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
- Strain over fresh ice in a highball.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and blackberry.
- Glass
- Highball
- Ice
- Crushed
- Garnish
- Lemon slice and blackberry
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Russian Spring Punch: quick answers
- How strong is a Russian Spring Punch?
- About 11% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 15 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Russian Spring Punch?
- About 170 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Russian Spring Punch served in?
- A highball, over crushed ice.
- How many ingredients does a Russian Spring Punch have?
- 5 in total: vodka, lemon juice, crème de cassis, simple syrup and Champagne.
