A Midsummer Night Dream

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Overview

A Midsummer Night Dream is a vibrant and fruity cocktail blending vodka, kirschwasser, strawberry liqueur, and fresh blended strawberries, finished with the light effervescence of Schweppes Russchian. It delivers a bright, refreshing profile with sweet red berry notes and subtle cherry-like undertones.

Preparation Method

Blend the fresh strawberries until smooth. Add the vodka, kirschwasser, strawberry liqueur, and ice to a shaker. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice. Top with Schweppes Russchian. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and serve.

Ingredients & Ratios

Garnish

Structural Profile and Sensory Characteristics

Structural Breakdown

Flavor Balance and Intensity Breakdown

Sweetness
Acidity
Bitterness
Herbal
Spice
Fruitiness
Smokiness

Organoleptic Profile: Aromatic and Taste Intensity

Vodka
Base spirit Neutral Carrier
Kirschwasser
Dry Fruit Brandy Aromatic Fruit Accent
Strawberry Liqueur
Strawberry Liqueur Berry Sweetener Red Fruit Modifier Color Contributor
Strawberries
Fresh Fruit Modifier Berry Aroma Driver Color Contributor Fruit Body Builder
Schweppes Russchian
Carbonated Mixer Citrus Spice Lengthener Sweet Bitter Mixer Refreshment Driver

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Serving Style

Served over ice in a highball glass, the drink shows a soft pink-red hue with gentle carbonation, finished with a single fresh strawberry garnish.

Food Pairings

Pairs well with light appetizers such as bruschetta, Caprese salad, fresh cheeses, and cured meats.

Origins

Inspired by the dreamy atmosphere of warm summer evenings, this cocktail blends European influences such as kirschwasser and Schweppes Russchian with fresh seasonal fruit.

Best Occasions

Ideal for garden parties, summer celebrations, or relaxed evenings where a refreshing and elegant drink is desired.

Tasting Notes

Fresh strawberry aromas lead, followed by delicate cherry notes from the kirschwasser and a clean, sparkling finish from the Russchian.

Style & Character

Lively, elegant, and whimsical — a cocktail designed to capture the magic of a summer night.

Variations

Some versions add a small splash of lime juice for extra brightness or substitute vodka with gin to introduce botanical complexity.

Alcohol Strength

14%

⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.

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