What ingredients are in a Irish Russian?

1 shot Vodka, 1 shot Kahlua, 1 dash Coca-Cola, Fill with Guinness stout

What glass do you use for a Irish Russian?

A Irish Russian is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How strong is a Irish Russian?

A Irish Russian has an estimated ABV of 21,22%.

How many calories are in a Irish Russian?

A Irish Russian contains approximately 246 calories per serving.

Irish Russian

Copo Highball glass

Dificuldade Medium

Calorias ~246 kcal

ABV 21,22%

Ingredientes

Vodka 1 shot
Kahlua 1 shot
Coca-Cola 1 dash
Guinness stout Fill with

Instruções

Add the ingredients in the order listed in the recipe. Care must be taken when adding the Guinness to prevent an excess of foam. Do Not add ice.

Creamy Sweet

O Irish Russian é um incomum híbrido que coloca em camadas vodca, Kahlúa e Coca-Cola embaixo de um enchimento de Guinness stout, criando um coquetel de cerveja escuro e complexo que pega emprestado tanto da tradição do Black Russian quanto do stout irlandês. A Guinness adiciona amargura de cevada torrada e uma textura cremosa que transforma o perfil de café e creme do White Russian. Deve ser construído cuidadosamente para evitar espuma excessiva.

History & Origins

The Irish Russian combines the White Russian cocktail lineage (vodka and Kahlúa popularized in the late 20th century) with the Irish tradition of stout-based drinks. The layering of spirits under Guinness echoes the 'black and tan' tradition of mixed beer drinks popular in American Irish pubs from the 1970s onward. Its exact origin is disputed.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Roasted stout, coffee-sweetness of Kahlúa, and a cola caramel note. Palate: Rich and complex — the Guinness's roasted bitterness and creamy mouthfeel blend with Kahlúa's sweet coffee, vodka's spirit, and cola's caramel sweetness. Finish: Long and roasted, with coffee-bitterness, malt, and a warming vodka heat.

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Pro Tip

Pour the Guinness extremely slowly over the back of a spoon to layer it on top and prevent excessive foaming; do not add ice as specified.

Data verified Fevereiro 2016

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