The Chopin Players Cup deserves company. Mix up a bowl at a time and serve for a crowd. Although any combination of fresh fruits in season work, cucumbers, mint and berries are ideal for summer barbecues and lawn parties. The ultimate luxury vodka, Chopin is handcrafted from naturally grown potatoes and has a full-bodied creamy flavor that works beautifully on its own or in drinks. For a truly special version of this recipe get the freshest fruits & veggies at your local farmers market!

Ingredients for 1 Cocktail

• 1 ½ Ounce of Chopin Vodka
• 1 Ounce Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
• ¾ Ounce Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
• Fresh Mint
• Fresh Cucumber Slices
• Seasonal Fruit (e.g. Berries, Pears, Apples, etc.)
• Ginger Ale
• 2 Dashes of Angostura Bitters

Preparation

1. Combine Chopin Vodka, Grand Marnier, lime juice, fruits and cucumber in a Collins glass.
2. Add ice and cover with a shaker tin.
3. Shake briefly & vigorously.
4. Top off with ginger ale and a dash of bitters.
5. Serve in a tall Collins glass with a straw.

Ingredients for Large Batch – Yields 21 Cocktails

• 1 Liter of Chopin Vodka
• 2.7 Cups of Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
• 2 Cups of Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
• 36 Dashes of Angostura Bitters
• One Bunch of Fresh Mint Leaves, rinsed & removed from stalk
• One Large Cucumber Sliced into Wheels
• Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries & One Large Fuji Apple cut in cubes
• Ginger Ale

Preparation

1. Pour all ingredients into a large punch bowl.
2. Refrigerate for 6 hours.
3. Add one large block of ice & top off with .75 liters of ginger ale
4. Serve in glasses over ice