At a Glance
Category: Wine & Champagne Cocktails
Glass: Punch cup or wine glass
Garnish: A cucumber ribbon and fresh mint or borage
Ingredients
- 1 bottle red Bordeaux-style wine
- 2 oz orange liqueur
- 1 oz brandy
- Soda water to top
- Cucumber and borage or mint
Method
Combine wine, orange liqueur, and brandy in a pitcher with ice. Top with soda water and garnish just before serving.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Punch cup or wine glass
Garnish: A cucumber ribbon and fresh mint or borage
Background & History
A Victorian-era summer cup built on claret rather than Pimm's, once a fixture of English garden parties and cricket pavilions.
For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Wine & Champagne Cocktails.