The Russian Spring Punch is a highball cocktail made with vodka, Crème de cassis, sugar syrup, and lemon juice. The cocktail was created in the 1980s by Dick Bradsell. Basically a spiked Kir Royale over ice. It is named for the russian vodka, and the Tom Collins, which is a spring drink.
1.
Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker except the champagne.
2.
Shake well with ice, strain into chilled tall tumbler glass filled with ice.
3.
Top up with champagne.