"Russian"" in the sense of a cocktail as appearing in California's ""Oakland Tribune"" on November 21, 1965. It was placed in the newspaper as an insert: ""White Russian. 1 oz. each Southern, vodka, cream"", with ""Southern"" referring to Coffee Southern, a short-lived brand of coffee liqueur by Southern Comfort. Though long regarded as a boring and unsophisticated drink, the White Russian saw a surge in popularity after the 1998 release of the film ""The Big Lebowski"", throughout which it appears as the protagonist's beverage of choice. As with all cocktails, various modes of preparation exist, varying according to the recipes"
"vodka"". The origin and recipe of the beverage are based on anecdotal reference. The concept of mixing vodka and liquorice probably existed long before the 1990s, since both Koskenkorva Viina vodka and Turkish Pepper liquorice were around before the alleged invention of the cocktail. On the other hand, Salmiakki Koskenkorva was one of the first pre-mixed cocktails sold in Finland. Another well-known anecdote says that singer Jari Sillanpää invented the drink when he was working as a bartender in the late 1980s. The taste of Salmiakki Koskenkorva resembles strongly that of black liquorice and cough medicine (this is because the"
"Russian Spring Punch The Russian Spring Punch is a highball cocktail of vodka and liqueur, per IBA specified ingredients, the International Bartenders Association lists the beverage in its New Era Drinks category. The Russian Spring Punch was created in London, England by Dick Bradsell in the 1980s. He claims not to remember which bar he was working at at the time, but tells the story of how he created the recipe for personal friends wishing to hold a cocktail party while minimizing the amount of money they had to spend on alcohol. Participants were provided with the vodka, cassis, sugar"
"syrup and lemon juice, and were asked to bring their own sparkling wine. It is named for the russian vodka, and the Tom Collins, which is a spring drink. Russian Spring Punch The Russian Spring Punch is a highball cocktail of vodka and liqueur, per IBA specified ingredients, the International Bartenders Association lists the beverage in its New Era Drinks category. The Russian Spring Punch was created in London, England by Dick Bradsell in the 1980s. He claims not to remember which bar he was working at at the time, but tells the story of how he created the recipe"
"Vodka martini A vodka martini, also known as a vodkatini or kangaroo cocktail, is a cocktail made with vodka and vermouth, a variation of a martini. A vodka martini is made by combining vodka, dry vermouth and ice in a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. The ingredients are chilled, either by stirring or shaking, then strained and served ""straight up"" (without ice) in a chilled cocktail glass. The drink may be garnished with an olive, a ""twist"" (a strip of lemon peel squeezed or twisted), capers, or cocktail onions (with the onion garnish specifically yielding a vodka Gibson). The vodka"
"martini has become a common and popular cocktail. Some purists maintain that, while it is a perfectly fine drink, it is not a true martini, which is traditionally made with gin. Vodka martini A vodka martini, also known as a vodkatini or kangaroo cocktail, is a cocktail made with vodka and vermouth, a variation of a martini. A vodka martini is made by combining vodka, dry vermouth and ice in a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. The ingredients are chilled, either by stirring or shaking, then strained and served ""straight up"" (without ice) in a chilled cocktail glass. The drink"
"of yorsh described there included mead, however. Yorsh Yorsh (Also known as Mora Grogg) ( which means ""Ruffe"") is a Russian mixed drink consisting of beer thoroughly mixed with an ample quantity of vodka. It is traditionally drunk in a social setting, typically with a toast followed by downing a full glass of it at one go. Vodka is a neutral spirit which does not greatly alter the flavor of the beer, but does greatly increase its alcohol content. Probably the first evidence of presence of such a mix in Russian drinking culture is the Tale of Woe and Misfortune,"
"Moscow mule Moscow mule is a cocktail made with vodka, spicy ginger beer, and lime juice, garnished with a slice or wedge of lime and mint leaves. It is a type of buck and therefore sometimes known as a vodka buck. The Moscow mule is popularly served in a copper mug. Public health advisories recommend the mugs be plated with nickel or stainless steel on the inside and the lip. Variations use different liquors, with the name changed appropriately; for example, if bourbon is used instead of vodka, the drink is commonly called a ""Kentucky mule"". George Sinclair's 2007 article"
"BLT cocktail A BLT cocktail is a cocktail made out of the contents of a BLT sandwich, (bacon, lettuce and tomato), blended together with vodka. Variants on the drink include utilizing bacon vodka instead of traditional vodka, substituting liquor for lettuce, incorporating bacon salt, or including cucumber flavored vodka. The drink gained popularity in the United States in 2009. Varieties of the beverage were served in regions including Colorado, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Oregon, and Virginia. It has also achieved notice in Canada and the United Kingdom. Frank Bruni, the chief restaurant critic for ""The New York Times"", gave a"
"the 1980s. A lemon twist is sometimes used to garnish. Cosmopolitan (cocktail) A cosmopolitan, or informally a cosmo, is a cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed or sweetened lime juice. The International Bartenders Association recipe is based on vodka citron, lemon-flavored vodka. The cosmopolitan is a relative of cranberry coolers like the Cape Codder. Though often presented far differently, the cosmopolitan also bears a likeness in composition to the kamikaze cocktail. The origin of the cosmopolitan is disputed. While the cocktail is widely perceived to be a more modern creation, there is a strikingly similar"
"Belaya Rus vodka Belaya Rus (,""White Russia"", ""White Rus"") is a brand of vodka, launched in the US in 2012 by Gvardia LLC and distilled in Belarus from a blend of premium hard winter wheat (%25) and rye (75%) using pure artesian water drawn from wells 1000 ft. (290 meters) deep. It is distilled six times and filtered with patented method using black flint or ""Cremia"", a mineral found only in Belarus. The alcohol content of this spirit is 40%, (eighty proof), priced similarly to Smirnoff and Svedka. Belaya Rus literally translates as White Russia, a name that has historically"
"Black Nail A Black Nail cocktail is a mixture of Irish Mist and Irish Whiskey and orange zest. A Black Nail can be served in an old-fashioned glass on the rocks, neat, or ""up"" in a stemmed glass. It is most commonly served over ice. A Black Nail served without ice is sometimes called a Straight Black Nail. The Black Nail cocktail was invented sometime between 1947 and 1952. The Black Nail cocktail drink started as a St. Patrick's Day specialty in New York after Desmond E. Williams invented Irish Mist a brown whiskey liqueur in 1947. The Black Nail"
"Yorsh Yorsh (Also known as Mora Grogg) ( which means ""Ruffe"") is a Russian mixed drink consisting of beer thoroughly mixed with an ample quantity of vodka. It is traditionally drunk in a social setting, typically with a toast followed by downing a full glass of it at one go. Vodka is a neutral spirit which does not greatly alter the flavor of the beer, but does greatly increase its alcohol content. Probably the first evidence of presence of such a mix in Russian drinking culture is the Tale of Woe and Misfortune, an anonymous 17th century-poem. The early version"
"Vodka Red Bull The Vodka Red Bull cocktail, also known as a One Armed Scissor, is a caffeinated alcoholic beverage consisting of energy drink Red Bull and varying amounts of vodka. It is popular among 25- to 50-year-olds in bars and nightclubs around the world. Red Bull has been used as a general mixer in alcoholic beverages in Europe since the 1980s, though not specifically with vodka. However, the drink became especially popular in North America when it began being served at San Francisco's Legendary Butter Bar, which is attributed to being its home in North America, and one of"
"that it be served in a cocktail glass if served straight, or in a rocks glass if served with ice. The Amaretto Stinger uses a 3-to-1 ratio of amaretto to white crème de menthe, while an Irish Stinger uses equal parts Irish cream liqueur and white crème de menthe. The Mexican Stinger substitutes tequila for brandy. A ""Vodka Stinger"", also known as a White Spider, uses vodka instead of brandy. A White Way Cocktail, which celebrates Broadway theatre, is a Stinger made with gin rather than brandy. Mixologists Oliver Said and James Mellgren cite a cocktail known as the Stinger"
"Black Velvet (beer cocktail) The Black Velvet is a beer cocktail made from a stout (often Guinness) and white, sparkling wine, traditionally Champagne. The drink was first created by the bartender of Brooks's Club in London in 1861, to mourn the death of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's Prince Consort. It is supposed to symbolise the black or purple cloth armbands worn by mourners. A Black Velvet is made by mixing equal parts of stout and Champagne or cider. A Black Velvet can also be made by filling a champagne flute halfway with sparkling wine and floating the chilled stout beer"
"makes for very easy sipping."" In October 2012, Nilina Mason-Campbell of ""Société Perrier"" characterized the BLT cocktail served at the establishment Wildwood in northwest Portland, Oregon as one of the highlights of its menu. ""The Daily Mail"" highlighted the beverage in a March 2013 article about increased use of garnish and featured it in a list of ""Top Five Craziest Cocktails"". BLT cocktail A BLT cocktail is a cocktail made out of the contents of a BLT sandwich, (bacon, lettuce and tomato), blended together with vodka. Variants on the drink include utilizing bacon vodka instead of traditional vodka, substituting liquor"
"Cosmopolitan (cocktail) A cosmopolitan, or informally a cosmo, is a cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed or sweetened lime juice. The International Bartenders Association recipe is based on vodka citron, lemon-flavored vodka. The cosmopolitan is a relative of cranberry coolers like the Cape Codder. Though often presented far differently, the cosmopolitan also bears a likeness in composition to the kamikaze cocktail. The origin of the cosmopolitan is disputed. While the cocktail is widely perceived to be a more modern creation, there is a strikingly similar recipe for a cosmopolitan which appears in ""Pioneers of Mixing"
"Cod and the mother of President John F. Kennedy from Massachusetts. The cocktail is one of the most commonly ordered cocktails in many American bars, though usually referred to as a ""vodka soda, splash of cran."" It is served in a rocks glass. Rose Kennedy Cocktail Rose Kennedy (also commonly known as a ""VSS,"" ""Fire Engine,"" ""The Michele,"" ""The White Girl,"" ""The Brian Ziegler,"" ""The Sean Brady,"" or ""vodka soda splash"") is a cocktail popular in the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States. It consists of varying amounts of vodka and club soda with a splash of cranberry juice for color"
"Rose Kennedy Cocktail Rose Kennedy (also commonly known as a ""VSS,"" ""Fire Engine,"" ""The Michele,"" ""The White Girl,"" ""The Brian Ziegler,"" ""The Sean Brady,"" or ""vodka soda splash"") is a cocktail popular in the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States. It consists of varying amounts of vodka and club soda with a splash of cranberry juice for color and taste. The juice sweetens the taste and takes the edge off the alcohol. The cocktail, typically garnished with a lemon or lime wedge, is based on the Cape Cod and named after Rose Kennedy, the matriarch of the Kennedy Family of Cape"
"of 37.5% ABV for any ""European vodka"" to be named as such. Products sold as ""vodka"" in the United States must have a minimum alcohol content of 40%. Even with these loose restrictions, most vodka sold contains 40% ABV. Vodka is traditionally drunk ""neat"" (not mixed with water, ice, or other mixer), though it is often served freezer chilled in the vodka belt countries of Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden and Ukraine. It is also used in cocktails and mixed drinks, such as the Vodka martini, Cosmopolitan, Vodka Tonic, Screwdriver, Greyhound, Black or White Russian,"
"people, especially within the club scene (See """"Alcopops""""). There are two different products by the name of ""Smirnoff Ice"". One, sold in France and the United States, is a citrus-flavoured malt beverage (5.0% ABV) with variants in ""Original,"" and ""Triple Black."" The other, sold in Europe (excluding France), Latin America, Australia and Canada, is a premixed vodka drink. It also has variants in ""Original"" and ""Black Ice"" (or in some markets, ""Triple Black"" or ""Double Black""), ranging from 4.5% in the UK, to 7% ABV in different markets. The Smirnoff Ice marketed in the USA does not actually contain vodka"
"to the cocktail for additional sweetness and color. Originally, bitters were considered an integral part of any cocktail, as the ingredient that differentiated a cocktail from a sling. Over time, those definitions of ""cocktail"" and ""sling"" have become archaic, as ""sling"" has fallen out of general use (other than in certain drink names), and ""cocktail"" can mean any drink that resembles a martini, or simply any mixed drink. The following are other variations on the classic Manhattan: Manhattan (cocktail) A Manhattan is a cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters. While rye is the traditional whiskey of choice, other"
"cocktail consists of 3/4 ounce Irish whiskey and 3/4 Irish Mist with orange zest twist to garnish. Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes and then add the Irish whiskey and then Irish Mist. Garnish the cocktail with the orange zest twist and then serve immediately. Variations of the classic Black Nail cocktail recipe have been made including Difford's Guide Black Nail #1 and Black Nail #2. Black Nail A Black Nail cocktail is a mixture of Irish Mist and Irish Whiskey and orange zest. A Black Nail can be served in an old-fashioned glass on the rocks, neat, or"
"US as a ""Polish Kiss""). It is sometimes served over vanilla ice cream, and another common mixer is ginger ale. While a ""Black Bison"" is żubrówka mixed with black currant juice. Żubrówka Żubrówka (; ; ), also known in English as bison grass vodka, is a Polish dry, herb-flavoured vodka that is distilled from rye and bottled at 40% alcohol by volume (80 US proof). Its flavour is unique and is described as having woodruff, vanilla, coconut, cinnamon and almond notes. The rye distillate is flavoured with a tincture of bison grass (""Hierochloe odorata""), which also gives the spirit its"
"Bloody Mary (cocktail) A Bloody Mary is a cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and combinations of other spices and flavorings including Worcestershire sauce, hot sauces, garlic, herbs, horseradish, celery, olives, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, lime juice and/or celery salt. In the United States, it is usually consumed in the morning or early afternoon, and is popular as a hangover cure. The Bloody Mary was invented in the 1920s or 1930s; there are various theories as to the origin of the drink, as well as the origin of its name. It has many variants, most notably the Red Snapper, the"
"which has since been replaced by tea as the Russian mainstay beverage. Of Russia's alcoholic beverages, perhaps the most ancient is Medovukha, a sweet, low-alcohol drink, made with fermented-honey with the addition of various spices. A stronger honey-based beverage, stavlenniy myod, also exists in Russia and is broadly equivalent to Scandinavian mead; it is typically made with the admixture of berry juices. Vodka is most well-known of Russia's alcoholic products and is produced, with some variation, throughout the country. Vodka can be either grain or potato based and is frequently flavored with a great variety of ingredients ranging from hot-pepper"
"restaurants in the United States, and in such establishments in other areas of the world. A lemon drop is a cocktail with a lemony, sweet and sour flavor, whereby the sweet and sour ingredients serve to contrast and balance one another. It is a vodka-based cocktail that is prepared with the addition of lemon juice, triple sec and simple syrup. Plain or citrus-flavored vodka may be used in its preparation, such as citron vodka. Lemon-flavored vodka is also sometimes used. Lemon juice that has been freshly squeezed may be used, which can produce a superior drink compared to using commercially"
"Krambambula (drink) Krambambula is an alcoholic mix drink or cocktail that typically consists of red wine and various kinds of liquor, including gin, vodka, or rum. There are many different recipes. Commercially produced versions may also be available in some areas. In recent years, a Krambambula (Крамбамбуля) vodka drink flavoured with honey and spices similar to mead has been commercially popularized as the national drink of Belarus. The name was also adopted by Krambambula, a Belarusian folk rock band. The name is probably derived from the Old High German word ""Kranawitu"" or ""chranawita"" (""croaker timber,"" another name for juniper) and"
"Sour mix Sour mix (also known as sweet and sour mix) is a mixer that is yellow-green in color and is used in many cocktails. It is made from approximately equal parts lemon and/or lime juice and simple syrup and shaken vigorously with ice. This produces a pearly-white liquid with a pronounced flavor. Optionally, egg-whites may be added to make the liquid slightly foamy. Sour mix can be mixed with liquor(s) to make a sour drink; most common are vodka sour (vodka) and whiskey sour (whiskey). Pre-mixed versions are available, and are in use in many bars. These typically consist"
"whiskey and Bénédictine. It is unclear whether or not this has any relation to the cream-based version. Alexander (cocktail) The Alexander is a cocktail consisting of some form of alcohol, Cocoa Liqueur (Crème de cacao), and cream. Alexander Cocktail Twist of orange peel. Stir and serve. Alexander Cocktail Shake well in a mixing glass with cracked ice, strain and serve. The most common variation of the Alexander is the Brandy Alexander, made with brandy. Similarly, a Coffee Alexander substitutes coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa) for gin, and a Blue Alexander substitutes blue Curaçao for crème de cacao. Other variations exist."
"Oxygen cocktail The oxygen cocktail is a foamy substance containing a beverage drink (juice, milk, etc.) enriched in gaseous oxygen. The drink is used as part of oxygen therapy by a number of Russian medical institutions; their research suggest that the drink, by supplying oxygen, reduces chronic fatigue syndrome and hypoxia and activates metabolism. The oxygen cocktail was developed in the 1960s by the Russian academician N. N. Sirotinin. While researching the respiratory function of the stomach and the possibility of filling the body with oxygen through the digestive tract, Soviet doctors put probes into the patients’ stomachs, through which"
"rim on the glass and uses vodka sometimes. Dalmatian: has black pepper syrup and vodka. Italian Greyhound: uses Campari and vodka instead of gin. <ref>https://bevvy.co/cocktail/greyhound/whq/variations<ref> Greyhound (cocktail) A greyhound is a cocktail consisting of grapefruit juice and either gin or vodka mixed and served over ice. If the rim of the glass has been salted, the drink is instead called a salty dog. The earliest known mention of a cocktail of this description is in bartender and author Harry Craddock's ""Savoy Cocktail Book"" of 1930. Craddock describes his recipe as """"...a variation of the Grapefruit Cocktail..."""", suggesting that such cocktails"