Vodka Russian
A crisp and effortless highball cocktail, pairing the clean taste of vodka with the aromatic and slightly fruity notes of Schweppes Russchian mixer.
What it tastes like
The aroma is dominated by bitter berry and citrus notes from the mixer. Neutral vodka allows the carbonated mixer's tart raspberry and hibiscus flavors to stand out on the palate. The mouthfeel is crisp and effervescent with a dry, slightly tannic finish.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Vodka2 oz
- Schweppes Russchian4 oz
Preparation
- 1
Fill a Collins glass with fresh ice cubes.
- 2
Pour the vodka over the ice.
- 3
Top up the glass with Schweppes Russchian.
- 4
Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- 5
Serve immediately.
Substitutions
- VodkaGin — Gin adds botanical notes like juniper and coriander that complement the berry-heavy mixer.
- Schweppes RusschianTonic Water with a splash of cranberry — This mimics the bitter-sweet berry profile when the specific Russchian mixer is unavailable.
- Schweppes RusschianBitter Lemon — This shifts the profile toward citrus and increases the overall tartness and bitterness.
Variations
Garden Russian
Add two slices of fresh cucumber and a sprig of mint to provide a cooling, vegetal contrast to the berry notes.
Spicy Russian
Muddle a small slice of fresh ginger at the bottom of the glass before adding ice to introduce a sharp, warming heat.