Description
The Sleeping Beauty Cocktail is a refreshing and elegant sparkling drink that combines the smoothness of vodka, the fruity sweetness of crème de cassis, and the bright acidity of fresh lemon juice, topped off with bubbly Prosecco or Champagne. This dreamy cocktail is perfect for special occasions or anytime you want to indulge in a sophisticated, sparkling treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 0.75 oz Crème de Cassis
- 0.5 oz Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 oz Sparkling Wine (Prosecco or Champagne)
- Lemon twist, for garnish
Optional Ingredients
- Edible glitter for extra sparkle
- Sugar, for rimming the glass
Instructions
- Chill Your Glass: Place a coupe or champagne glass in the freezer and chill it for 10-15 minutes to keep your cocktail perfectly cold.
- Prepare Lemon Twist (Optional): Peel a strip of lemon zest, being careful to avoid the bitter white pith. Twist the peel over the glass to release its aromatic oils, then set it aside for garnish.
- Sugar the Rim (Optional): Spread sugar on a plate. Moisten the rim of the chilled glass with a lemon wedge or simple syrup, then dip the rim into the sugar, rotating it to coat evenly. Shake off any excess sugar.
- Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, pour in the vodka, crème de cassis, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Add Ice and Shake: Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice, then securely seal it and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients well.
- Double Strain: Using a Hawthorne strainer over the shaker and a fine-mesh strainer over your prepared glass, pour the cocktail through both strainers to ensure a smooth, pulp-free drink.
- Top with Sparkling Wine: Gently pour the sparkling wine of your choice, such as Prosecco or Champagne, over the cocktail to add a bubbly finish.
- Garnish and Serve: Add the prepared lemon twist for aroma and flavor. Optionally, sprinkle edible glitter for extra sparkle. Serve immediately and enjoy your dreamy cocktail.
Notes
- This cocktail is best served immediately to enjoy the fresh carbonation of the sparkling wine.
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can stir the mixture with ice, but shaking gives a better chilled and aerated result.
- Use high-quality vodka and sparkling wine for the best flavor.
- Edible glitter is purely decorative and optional.
- The sugar rim adds a pleasant sweetness and texture but can be omitted for a less sweet cocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: International
