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

Ingredients

  • 25ml

    Smirnoff Dark Roasted Espresso

  • 25ml

    Milk or Cream

0 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

  • 1

    Shooter Glass

  • 1

    Ice Scoop

  • 1

    Jigger

  • 1

    Mixing Glass

  • 1

    Hawthrone Strainer

  • 1

    Fine Strainer

  • 1

    Bar Spoon

Serves:
1

Method

  • Preparation
    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

    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.