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    Home > Meal Type > Drinks & Cocktails

    Nutty Russian

    Updated: Dec 21st 2018 • Published: Aug 12th 2016 • 4 Comments

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    A nutty russian. Not a mad scientist left over from the cold war, but a coffee and nut based cocktail that is smooth, rich and totally delicious!

    A nutty russian. Not a mad scientist left over from the cold war, but a coffee and nut based cocktail that is smooth, rich and totally delicious!

    Nutty Russian. Don't you just love the name!!! I came up with it and was so excited to share it with you. Then I found out that a Nutty Russian was an actual cocktail and I hadn't invented something new 🙁

    A nutty russian. Not a mad scientist left over from the cold war, but a coffee and nut based cocktail that is smooth, rich and totally delicious!

    Oh well, it is still a cool name and I am still smiling that I thought of it. I don't care if someone else did first! 😉

    I used to be a bit obsessed with black russians and white russians. They were my drink of choice for quite some time. then I had a bit of a disastrous experience with a broken shoe and I reined myself in a bit!! Oh the joys of youth 😉 Now they are a bit more of an occasional drink that a Saturday night ritual! Shush I was young!!!! And probably pretty foolish (But I am not admitting to that one 😉 )

    A nutty russian. Not a mad scientist left over from the cold war, but a coffee and nut based cocktail that is smooth, rich and totally delicious!

    Anyway traditionally a black russian doesn't have cola in it. But so many people add it, that it has become an accepted adaption. I find it helps make the drink last a bit longer which when it is heavy on the alcohol is probably a good think! Hic.

    I have named brands in the recipe, because well they are the ingredients I used. But feel free to swap out the frangelico for a different nut liqueur. You could swap out the coffee liqueur too, personally (although I adore Tia Maria and coke) I don't think it is as good in this as kahlúa, but it is still very drinkable and vey yummy.

    A nutty russian. Not a mad scientist left over from the cold war, but a coffee and nut based cocktail that is smooth, rich and totally delicious!

    Cheers, have a great weekend

    Claire x


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    A nutty russian. Not a mad scientist left over from the cold war, but a coffee and nut based cocktail that is smooth, rich and totally delicious!
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    Nutty Russian

    A nutty russian. Not a mad scientist left over from the cold war, but a coffee and nut based cocktail that is smooth, rich and totally delicious!
    Prep Time2 mins
    Total Time2 mins
    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 137kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    • 2 parts kahlúa
    • 1 part frangelico
    • 2 parts vodka
    • 6 parts cola

    Instructions

    • Mix together the kahlúa, frangelico and vodka. Pour into a tumbler with plenty pf ice then add the cola.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Sugar: 11g | Iron: 0.1mg
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    1. Joel says

      July 16, 2022 at 3:10 am

      Hey There. I recall from bartending years past "coming up" with a Nutty Russian cocktail that perhaps reflected my minimalist sensibilities and limited knowledge at that time: Frangelico and Stoli's, preferably 100 strained over ice and poured shot-wise like a Kamikaze. I too loved that name and everyone enjoyed those shots. I have never tried w/ either Kahlua or cola which is the true drink. I will now think of this as a Bullwinkle enemy/mad, Russian scientist!

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      • Claire McEwen says

        July 21, 2022 at 12:58 pm

        😂😂

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    2. Dorothy Dunton says

      August 13, 2016 at 12:57 am

      Hi Claire! The only ingredient I don't have is cola...what does that tell you? 🙂 I used to drink coffee with frangelico all the time years ago! Ah, the old days....

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      • Claire McEwen says

        August 13, 2016 at 7:59 am

        It tells me I need to party at your house!!!! 😉

        Mix it up anyway! Just drink a little slower!!!

        Ooooh, I will have to try that! Maybe with a spoonful of whipped cream on top?

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