Blind Russian
The Blind Russian is a light creamy cocktail, creamy and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.
- 3 min
- Highball glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 87 out of 100
- Bitter
- 25 out of 100
- Creamy
- 97 out of 100
- Smoky
- 6 out of 100
- Boozy
- 22 out of 100
How to make a Blind Russian
To make a Blind Russian, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: ¾ oz Baileys irish cream, ¾ oz Godiva liqueur, ¾ oz Kahlua, ½ oz Butterscotch schnapps and milk.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Add Baileys Irish cream, Godiva liqueur, Kahlua and butterscotch schnapps to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Top with milk.
- 6
Give it one gentle stir.
Why shake? Milk blends in smoothly only with a hard shake.
Blind Russian questions
What does a Blind Russian taste like?
Mostly creamy and sweet. It's a light drink at about 7% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Blind Russian?
About 7% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Blind Russian and a Midnight Manx?
Both use Baileys irish cream, Kahlua and milk. The Blind Russian adds Godiva liqueur and Butterscotch schnapps, while the Midnight Manx uses Goldschlager and coffee. Both are shaken, but the Blind Russian goes in a highball glass and the Midnight Manx in a rocks glass.
Should a Blind Russian be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: milk needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What glass do you serve a Blind Russian in?
A highball glass.