Ballet Russe

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (42 ratings)

Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
2 oz Ketel One Vodka
34 oz Joseph Cartron Double Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne
1 oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
14 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with lime wedge on rim.

Review:

Intense sweet blackcurrant balanced by lime sourness.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Ballet Russe contains 224 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 17.33% alc./vol. (17.33° proof)
  • 20.8 grams of pure alcohol

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5th October 2024 at 17:55
Pas mal légèrement acidulé…ça change🙂
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
19th July 2024 at 04:07
Was concerned this would be sweet, so we reduced the sugar syrup by half. Was a delightful evening cocktail while watching a ballet from Thearo alla Scalla.
Albert Markiewicz’s Avatar Albert Markiewicz
12th October 2024 at 18:24
Who asked though