Claret Cup (English Style)
Classic · Wine · Rocks glass
From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "Put into a punch-bowl one large piece of clear ice, one tablespoonful fine sugar, one lemon sliced thin, one slice cucumber-rind, one pony curaçoa, one jigger sherry, one pint claret; add a little borage, a few strawberries, and one bottle plain soda. Stir until cold and serve."
| Glass | Rocks glass |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 8.7% |
| Category | prohibition |
| Flavor | classic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900 |
Ingredients
- Sugar0.5 tbsp
- cucumber-rind1 slice
- curaçoa1 oz
- Dry Sherry2 oz
Method
- Muddle in rocks glass
- Add sugar, cucumber-rind, curaçoa, and dry sherry
- Fill with ice and stir