Red Russian (cocktail)
| Cocktail | |
|---|---|
| Type | Cocktail |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
| Standard drinkware | Rocks glass |
| Commonly used ingredients |
|
| Preparation | Pour vodka, then Cherry Heering over ice. |
A red Russian is usually made up of equal parts vodka and either cherry liqueur or strawberry schnapps and served with ice. It can also be prepared with cranberry juice or tomato juice.