Russian Spring Punch

Chill four cocktail glasses or coupe glasses in the freezer for at least 5 minutes to ensure the punch stays cold.

Pour the 2 shots of Stolichnaya red vodka into a cocktail shaker or mixing vessel.

Add the ½ shot of Kuyper crème de cassis to the vodka and stir gently to combine.

Pour the fresh lemon juice into the mixture and stir to blend all liquids together.

Divide the caster sugar equally among the four chilled glasses, placing about ½ teaspoon in each glass.

Distribute the vodka-cassis-lemon mixture evenly among the four glasses, pouring about 1 ounce per glass.

Top each glass with a quarter of the champagne, pouring slowly to preserve the fizz and allow the punch to settle.

Stir each glass gently with a long spoon to dissolve the sugar and combine all ingredients just before serving.