Green Russian

Name: Green Russian
Ingredients: 1 oz Vodka; 1.5 oz Sweetened Matcha Almond Milk; .25 oz White Crème De Cacao; .25 oz Licor 43; 2 oz Heavy Cream Float

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By Nick Llerenas

Submitted on: November 22, 2023

Essentials

Built

A cocktail inspired by the White Russian but add matcha and white cacao. Decadent but spirit forward, this matcha inspired riff on the original adds the perfect balance of chocolate and vanilla.

Ingredients

1 oz
Vodka

1.5 oz
Sweetened Matcha Almond Milk

.25 oz
White Crème De Cacao

.25 oz
Licor 43

2 oz
Heavy Cream Float

Tools

Barspoon

Instructions

Garnish

Cream float

Build

Build In Glass

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

Estimated strength

About 9% ABV (estimate)

By Nick Llerenas

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My style of cocktailing is familiar with a modern twist. I like to utilize ingredients that are mostly easy to get or make. I try to be mindful and make use of what I have on hand without compromising quality. I'm a creative at heart and this is one of my favorite creative outlets. I am a videographer, photographer, lover of art, & a craft cocktail connoisseur. I am so grateful to have had all of these opportunities to do what I love and hope to continue to do more with like-minded individuals,...

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Build in a rocks glass with ice, stir, and top with the heavy cream float. (Note: The matcha almond milk should be prepared by whisking 1 teaspoon of matcha into 1.5 oz of almond milk and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.) Sweetened matcha almond milk is 3:1 milk to simple syrup. 1 teaspoon matcha

Editor's Note

Matcha and white cacao transform the classic White Russian into a creamy, earthy dessert cocktail. The Licor 43 adds a necessary vanilla backbone to the rich dairy profile.