Black currant cooler

Perfect for your next party, this black currant cooler combines whiskey, creme de cassis, orange juice, lemon juice, and club soda for a refreshing, tasty drink. Just try to look past the color…

Ingredients for black currant cooler

This recipe comes from Playboy’s Bartending Guide By Thomas Mario. I have so many drinks from this book it’s kinda crazy but it has so many interesting drinks I just can’t help myself. It was first published in the 1970’s. I wanted to make a large batch cocktail to serve at parties, picnics, or even tailgating. Sangria is a popular drink to make in a large batch like my Tropical sangria which is made in a pitcher but I was looking for something other than a sangria. Then I found this drink and was really curious about how it would taste. Because you can’t rely on the color. I mean it literally looks like muddy water!!??

The recipe calls for-

blended whiskey- has a milder flavor than a single malt

creme de cassis- which is a black currant liqueur

lemon juice- I like fresh squeezed

orange juice- I used bottled but you could also use fresh squeezed

club soda

Recipe

First, you need to combine the whiskey, creme de cassis, lemon juice and orange juice in a pitcher and chill in a refrigerator. Secondly, serve over ice in a glass. Lastly, top with club soda. Mint sprig optional.

Black currant cooler

(serves 6-8)

9 ounces blended whiskey

5 ounces ceme de cassis

7 ounces lemon juice

7 ounces orange juice

club soda

Mint sprigs- optional, I just used them for the pictures to help take away from the muddy brown color

Combine whiskey, creme de cassis, lemon juice, and orange juice. Chill in refrigerator. Serve over ice in a glass. Top with club soda.

To health, wealth, and happiness! Cheers!

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