Description
The Salted Gold Russian is a luxurious cocktail that envelops your palate with its creamy texture and rich flavors. The smoothness of the vodka and Irish cream is perfectly balanced by the sweet notes of Kahlúa and a hint of sea salt, creating a delightful experience with every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz Kahlúa
- 1 oz salted caramel Irish cream or Baileys salted caramel
- 1 oz heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp caramel sauce
- Pinch of sea salt
- Ice
- Crushed caramel candies or salted caramel sugar (for rim)
Instructions
- Prepare the glass by rimming it with caramel sauce and then dipping it into crushed caramel candies or salted caramel sugar. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, Kahlúa, salted caramel Irish cream, heavy cream, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top for garnish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Salted Gold Russian!
Notes
- This cocktail can be made ahead of time; just mix the ingredients (without ice) and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
- Store any leftover salted caramel Irish cream in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute vodka and Kahlúa with coffee-flavored soda and a splash of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: cocktails
- Method: shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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