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Irish Russian

Name: Irish Russian
Cuisine: Beer
Ingredients: 1 shot Vodka; 1 shot Kahlua; 1 dash Coca-Cola; Fill with Guinness Stout

Irish Russian combines Vodka, Kahlua, Coca-Cola, Guinness Stout in a beer served in a highball glass. It is a strong fit for house party and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Balanced, light, soft, and smooth.

Best for

Best for house party.

Quick fact

Irish Russian is usually served as a beer in a highball glass, and its identity is shaped by Vodka, Kahlua, Coca-Cola.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

4 total

Vodkaspirit - Alcoholic

1 shot

Kahluaspirit - Alcoholic

1 shot

Coca-Colamixer - Non-alcoholic

1 dash

Guinness Stoutingredient - Non-alcoholic

Fill with

How to make it

Build it step by step.

3 steps

1Add the ingredients in the order listed in the recipe.
2Care must be taken when adding the Guinness to prevent an excess of foam.
3Do Not add ice.

Method

Mixed

Finish

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Taste map

Strength

Balanced

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Irish Russian is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Vodka, Kahlua, Coca-Cola.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus

-Has bubbles

-Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for house party.

Glassware

Highball glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a balanced profile with support from Vodka, Kahlua, Coca-Cola.

Best pairing

Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving style

Serve in a highball glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Irish Russian sits comfortably in the vodka cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

Irish Russian is usually served as a beer in a highball glass, and its identity is shaped by Vodka, Kahlua, Coca-Cola.

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