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Russian Espresso

Treat yourself to this velvety rich delight! Smirnoff Dark Roasted Espresso chilled with cream and served straight up...one of life's little luxuries.

Russian Espresso
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Serves:

1

Ingredients

25ml Smirnoff Dark Roasted Espresso

25ml Milk or Cream

Equipment

1 Shooter Glass

1 Ice Scoop

1 Jigger

1 Mixing Glass

1 Hawthrone Strainer

1 Fine Strainer

1 Bar Spoon

method

  1. Add both ingredients to an Ice-filled Mixing Glass.

  2. Stir to mix, chill and dilute.

  3. Strain into a Shooter Glass.

Alcohol content

7.5 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.