Cocktails

Vodka Russian

Vodka Russian is a cocktail made with Vodka and Schweppes Russchian. The listed recipe is built and served in a Collins Glass.

Reviewed by the WhatDrink Editorial TeamHow we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction

Cocktailalcoholic16.9% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

172 kcalCalories

16.9%ABV

8.1gSugar

8.1gCarbs

1.42Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 2 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2 ozVodkaBase Spirit
to tasteSchweppes RusschianOther

How to Make It

Mix it as a ordinary drink .

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass

Serving tips

Serve Vodka Russian tall or well chilled where appropriate. Good ice and enough dilution help the drink stay refreshing from first sip to last.

Taste

What does Vodka Russian taste like?

Vodka Russian is a longer, more refreshing style of drink. Bubbles, citrus, mixer or dilution help make it easier to sip than a short spirit-forward cocktail.

Primary flavours

Sparkling Citrus

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Vodka Russian is right for you

Vodka Russian is a good fit when you want a longer, colder and easier-drinking cocktail. Choose it for refreshment rather than intensity. The listed serve is about 16.9% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Vodka Russian if...

Skip Vodka Russian if you want a short, intense or spirit-forward cocktail. Longer refreshing drinks are built for cold drinkability rather than concentrated strength.

When to serve

SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Not enough information

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVeganVegetarian

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

Vodka2 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes: Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.

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

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Vodka Russian at home?: Yes. The Vodka Russian uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.