Triple Asp - Vodka, Cassis, Lemon & Soda Highball

The Triple Asp combines vodka, fresh lemon, crème de cassis, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, and soda water in a tall highball. The build is coherent: cassis provides concentrated berry sweetness, lemon supplies acidity, bitters add spice, and soda keeps the drink from becoming dense.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Vodka - gives the drink a clean spirit base.
• Lemon Juice - provides the main acidity.
• Simple Syrup - balances the citrus.
• Crème de Cassis - adds blackcurrant flavor, color, and sweetness.
• Angostura Bitters - contributes concentrated spice.
• Soda Water - adds length and carbonation.

Raspberry liqueur can replace cassis for a brighter berry variation. Lime can replace lemon for a sharper citrus profile.

Equipment

• Highball Glass
• Jigger
• Bar spoon

Berry Without the Weight

A quarter-ounce of cassis is enough to make blackcurrant noticeable without making the drink syrupy. Soda water stretches the flavor while the bitters keep the finish from tasting purely fruity.

Substitutions & Variations

• Use raspberry liqueur instead of cassis.
• Replace lemon with lime for more bite.
• Use orange bitters for a brighter spice profile.
• Reduce simple syrup if your cassis is especially sweet.

Helpful Tips

• Use fresh lemon juice.
• Chill the soda before building.
• Add soda last.
• Stir only once or twice after topping.
• Taste the cassis before adjusting sweetness because brands vary.