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Red Russian

You'll flip for this cool n' creamy cocktail! A layered shot of Smirnoff Vanilla Banana Twist Vodka Infusion with strawberry liqueur and topped with whipped cream...the ultimate luscious libation!

Red Russian
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Serves:

1

Ingredients

25ml Smirnoff Vanilla Banana Twist Infused Vodka

15ml Strawberry Liqueur

25ml Heavy Cream

Equipment

1 Shot Glass

1 Jigger

1 Bar Spoon

method

  1. Layer the drink in a Shot Glass using the back of a Bar Spoon, beginning with the Vodka.

  2. Add the Strawberry Liqueur.

  3. Top off with the Cream.

Alcohol content

10.4 g 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.

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