Claret Cup
A Victorian garden party classic—red wine with brandy, curacao, and cucumber
- 2 bottlesred bordeaux wine(or similar claret)
- ½ cupbrandy
- ¼ cuporange curacao
- ¼ cupsimple syrup
- 1cucumber(sliced or ribboned)
- 1 cupsparkling water
- 1 bunchfresh mint
- 1Combine wine, brandy, curacao, and simple syrup in pitcher
- 2Add cucumber slices and mint
- 3Refrigerate for 1 hour
- 4Add sparkling water just before serving
- 5Serve over ice
- 6Garnish each glass with cucumber ribbon and mint
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Claret Cup was the quintessential Victorian summer punch, served at garden parties and outdoor entertainments throughout 19th century England. Claret was the British term for red Bordeaux wine. The addition of cucumber and fresh herbs made it remarkably refreshing for warm weather gatherings. The drink was so popular that special claret cup jugs became prized serving pieces.
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