Dirty Russian recipe

Name: Dirty Russian
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz Vodka; 1 oz Cold Brew Coffee; 0.25 oz Coffee Liqueur

A drier Black Russian with cold brew in place of a large coffee-liqueur pour.

Method: Build · Glass: Rocks glass · Time: 3 min · Difficulty: Intermediate · Family: The Old Fashioned Family

Ingredients

2 oz Vodka
1 oz Cold Brew Coffee
0.25 oz Coffee Liqueur (Optional for balance)

How to make a Dirty Russian

Fill a rocks glass with ice.
Add vodka and cold brew.
Add a small amount of coffee liqueur if desired.
Stir gently and serve.

Garnish

Orange peel, optional.

Pro tip

Use chilled, concentrated cold brew so the drink stays cold and does not become watery over ice.

History of the Dirty Russian

Dirty Russian riffs reflect the modern preference for cold brew's drier coffee flavor in a simple vodka cocktail.

Flavour profile

Coffee, Dry, Vodka, Boozy

Variations

Black Russian — Return to vodka and coffee liqueur over ice.
White Russian — Add cream for a softer, richer finish.
Brave Bull — Use tequila instead of vodka for agave character.

Practise making the Dirty Russian in the free Virtual Bar game.