Irish Russian
The Irish Russian is a medium vodka highball, bitter and smoky on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 60 out of 100
- Bitter
- 81 out of 100
- Creamy
- 36 out of 100
- Smoky
- 63 out of 100
- Boozy
- 51 out of 100
How to make an Irish Russian
To make an Irish Russian, build over ice in a highball glass: 1½ oz vodka, 1½ oz Kahlua, 1 dash coca-cola and guinness stout.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in vodka and Kahlua.
- 3
Top with Coca-Cola and Guinness stout.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the Coca-Cola and Guinness stout fizzy.
Irish Russian questions
What does an Irish Russian taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly bitter and smoky. It's a medium drink at about 15% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Irish Russian?
About 15% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Irish Russian and a Black Russian?
Both use vodka and Kahlua. The Irish Russian adds coca-cola and guinness stout. Both are built in the glass, but the Irish Russian goes in a highball glass and the Black Russian in a rocks glass. The Black Russian is the stronger of the two.
How do I make a pitcher of Irish Russians?
For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz vodka and 9 oz Kahlua in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with coca-cola as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve an Irish Russian in?
A highball glass.