Christmas Cocktail - The Green Russian Recipe Video

Our first Christmas cocktail, the Green Russian. What makes it fit the holiday season? Well, first, it is green! Secondly, I have a Santa hat. Third, because it has the mint and other seasonal flavors to it? You know? Like absinthe and milk, just the stuff you leave Santa and his reindeer.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings1
MethodDish
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Absinthe2 Ounce
 Vodka2 Ounce
 Creme de menthe1 Ounce
 Milk2 Ounce
 Ice cubes15 Medium

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 376 Calories from Fat 17

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2 g3%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g5.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 5.7 mg1.9%

Sodium 24.7 mg1%

Total Carbohydrates 37 g12.5%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 37.2 g

Protein 2 g3.7%

Vitamin A 1.2% Vitamin C

Calcium 6.4% Iron 0.24%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a shaker, add ice cubes, absinthe, vodka, creme de menthe and milk and shake well.
2. Strain the drink into a glass topped with ice.

SERVING
3. Garnish with mint sprig and serve chilled.
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