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Volga Boatman

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (8)
Volga Boatman image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Ketel One Vodka
3/4 fl oz Kirschwasser (cherry) eau-de-vie
1 1/2 fl oz Orange juice (freshly squeezed)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Martini glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Volga Boatman contains 164 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 18.09% alc./vol. (36.18° proof)
  • 21.8 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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History

Recipe adapted from David Embury's classic The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks . Named after the epic (and somewhat camp) Cecil b. De Mille movie, which took its name from a Russian folksong hymning the Volga - Europe's longest river.

More cocktails by David A. Embury

Review

A Screwdriver served straight up with a twist of cherry.

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Comments & Discussion

John Hinojos Premium Member
Tried this with some trepidation. Never been a fan of the Screwdriver as I found the vodka made the orange juice taste a bit off. This also has the off taste, but the Kirsh softens and gives it a bit more flavourful. Very interesting.
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Difford’s Shop logo
$1.21 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 16.5 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

Checkout

* May not include all ingredients. Price per cocktail is an estimate based on cost of one cocktail with ingredients shown above and does not include shipping.

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