Cocktails

Blind Russian

Blind Russian is a cocktail made with Baileys Irish Cream, Godiva Liqueur, Kahlua, and Butterscotch Schnapps. It is served in a Collins Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic18% ABV5 ingredients

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

3/4 ozBaileys irish creamUnknown
3/4 ozGodiva liqueurUnknown
3/4 ozKahluaUnknown
1/2 ozButterscotch schnappsUnknown
to fillMilkUnknown

How to Make It

Fill glass with ice.Fill
Add all liquers.Add
Add milk.Add
shake.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Chocolate

Supporting notes

VanillaButterscotchCaramel Coffee Roasted

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Noticeably sweet
Full-bodied
Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Kahlua3/4 oz

Coffee LiqueurWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount and adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Coffee liqueur can usually replace Kahlua, though sweetness and coffee intensity may vary.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Milkto fill

Half-And-HalfWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount or slightly less if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes: Half-and-half can replace milk when a richer drink is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Last updated July 24, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How strong is a Blind Russian?: The Blind Russian has an ABV of approximately 18.0%. That's approximately 0.82 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 260 kcal, 21.1g sugar, 28.1g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
Can I make a Blind Russian at home?: Yes. The Blind Russian uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.