Nutty Russian

You'll go crazy for this creamy cocktail! Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur chilled with Smirnoff Vanilla, Hazelnut Liqueur and Cream that's Served straight up - nutty never tasted so good!

Nutty Russian

Ingredients

  • 0.75oz

    Baileys Coffee Irish Cream Liqueur

  • 0.25oz

    Smirnoff Vanilla Flavoured Vodka

  • 0.25oz

    Hazelnut Liqueur

  • 0.5oz

    Half and half

  • 3

    Crushed Hazelnuts (Garnish) 

0 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

  • 1

    Martini Glass

  • 1

    Ice Scoop

  • 1

    Jigger

  • 1

    Muddler

  • 1

    Cocktail Shaker

  • 1

    Hawthrone Strainer

  • 1

    Fine Strainer

Serves:
1

Method

  • Preparation
    1. Crush the Hazelnuts and rim the Martini glass.
    2. Vigorously shake all the ingredients with ice.
    3. Fine strain into the rimmed Martini glass.
  • Alcohol Content

    Alcohol content

    Alcohol content: 8.3g per serve

INTERESTING FACTS

The Russian has been featured in many popular films and TV shows, including The Sopranos and The Big Lebowski.

History of the Drink

The Russian is a cocktail that was created in the early 20th Century and it's made with vodka, coffee liqueur and cream. It's believed that the drink was invented by a bartender in New York City.