While living in Chicago, one of my friends who’s obsessed with the Greco-Roman pantheons commented that the cocktails that I knew how to make lacked any… mythological inspiration. While an Adonis or a Venus may have been satisfactory for some people, he regardless raised his concerns. Thinking about what mythological connotations a cocktail could have, my mind immediately went to the connection between wine and Bacchus. I originally made the Cup of Bacchus with Asti Spumante in a way to offset the dryness of the Bordeaux wine, but I’m not sure if that’s entirely necessary. So, use whatever sparkling white wine seems best. Also, the picture I included has a cherry as a garnish rather than a grape, sorry about that discrepancy. Please voice any recommendations for improvement you have. I’m very proud of this drink, and I’d like to improve upon it if possible. Thanks!
Cup of Bacchus
Ingredients
- 2 oz. dry red Bordeaux I first made it using Les Hauts de Lagarde
- ½ oz. lemon juice
- ¼ oz. Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
- 2 dashes orange bitters
Garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker.
- Shake with ice.
- Strain into a coupe glass or goblet.
- Fill with Asti Spumante (or other sparkling white wine of choice).
Garnish
- Red Grape
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