Irish Russian
Vodka and Kahlua under a careful fill of Guinness and a dash of Coke, no ice. A Black Russian dressed in stout.
11% ABVMediumBeer
Medium
Difficulty
3 min
Time
280 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Vodka1 shot
- StoutFill with
- Cola1 dash
- Coffee Liqueur1 shot
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Irish Russian close to the original.
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Stout
- Ale— lighter body, less roast
Instead of Cola
- Root Beer— sweeter, sassafras notes
Instead of Coffee Liqueur
- Chocolate Liqueur— leans mocha
- Coffee Brandy— drier, boozier
Instructions
Add the ingredients in the order listed in the recipe.
Care must be taken when adding the Guinness to prevent an excess of foam.
Do Not add ice.
Pairs well with
Guinness, Kahlua, and cola stack dark and roasty — chocolatey pub fare fits:
- Chocolate stout cake bites
- Beer-battered onion rings
- Espresso brownies
- Salted pretzel rods
Similar taste
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