Red Russian (cocktail)

Overview of Red Russian (cocktail).

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Red Russian

Cocktail
Type	Mixed drink
Base spirit	Vodka
Served	Straight
Standard garnish	Cherry
Standard drinkware	Cocktail glass
Commonly used ingredients	1 part Vodka 1 part Cherry Brandy
Commonly served	All Day

The Red Russian is a cocktail that is similar to the more well-known White Russian, but uses Cherry Brandy instead of cream. It is a simple, two-ingredient cocktail that is easy to make and can be enjoyed at any time of the day.

Ingredients

The Red Russian is made with equal parts of:

• Vodka
• Cherry Brandy

Preparation

To prepare a Red Russian, pour the vodka and cherry brandy into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. The cocktail can be garnished with a cherry, although this is optional.

Variations

There are several variations of the Red Russian, including the Black Russian, which substitutes the cherry brandy for coffee liqueur, and the White Russian, which adds cream to the mix.

See also

• List of cocktails
• Cocktail garnish
• Cocktail glass

External links

• CocktailDB: Red Russian
• DrinksMixer: Red Russian

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