What ingredients are in a Vodka Russian?

2 oz Vodka, Fill Schweppes Russchian

What glass do you use for a Vodka Russian?

A Vodka Russian is traditionally served in a Collins glass.

How strong is a Vodka Russian?

A Vodka Russian has an estimated ABV of 28,80%.

How many calories are in a Vodka Russian?

A Vodka Russian contains approximately 140 calories per serving.

Vodka Russian

Copa Collins glass

Dificultad Easy

Calorías ~140 kcal

ABV 28,80%

Ingredientes

Vodka 2 oz
Schweppes Russchian Fill

Instrucciones

Mix it as a ordinary drink .

Strong Classic

Vodka Russian es la variante o receta central del White Russian, que generalmente incluye vodka, licor de cafe Kahlua y nata fresca servidos en capas en copa de antigua, siendo la formula central del famoso coctel White Russian. El vodka puro, el amargo dulce del cafe y la suavidad de la nata construyen juntos este trio de clasico eterno.

History & Origins

The Vodka Russian is a modern British cocktail of disputed origin built around Schweppes Russchian, a elderflower-flavored carbonated mixer introduced in the late 20th century. It follows the convention of pairing vodka with a named carbonated mixer, a format popularized by the Vodka Tonic. The drink's character is entirely dependent on the Russchian mixer, which provides floral and berry notes absent from plain tonic or soda water.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Floral elderflower and sweet gooseberry from the Russchian mixer with a clean vodka background. Palate: Light and refreshing, with Russchian's distinctive floral-elderflower-berry character dominating; vodka contributes alcoholic strength without adding competing flavors. Finish: Clean, lightly sweet, and floral with effervescence from the carbonation.

floral elderflower sweet light refreshing

Pro Tip

Use a tall collins glass filled with ice and pour the Russchian slowly to preserve its carbonation, garnishing with a lime or lemon wedge if desired.

Data verified febrero 2016

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