Russian Nog

Name: Russian Nog Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 oz Vodka; 1 oz Coffee liqueur; 1 oz Mr. Boston Egg Nog

Russian Nog is a straightforward creamy cocktail combining vodka, coffee liqueur, and egg nog for a rich, dessert-like drink. It requires no special technique and comes together in under a minute.

🏷️Equipment: old-fashioned glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$10–$16

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's and Party Guide

Ingredients

1 oz Vodka
1 oz Coffee liqueur
1 oz Mr. Boston Egg Nog

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Instructions

1
Pour over ice in old-fashioned glass and stir.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use equal parts (1 oz each) for balanced flavor; adjust to taste preference for stronger vodka or more cream.
Chill glass beforehand for better texture and slower dilution from melting ice.
Stir gently with ice rather than shake to preserve the creamy texture without over-aerating.
Serve immediately after mixing; egg nog-based drinks separate slightly if left standing.

Substitutions

Mr. Boston Egg Nog → Homemade egg nog or store-bought alternative (adjust sweetness to taste)
Coffee liqueur → Kahlúa or Tia Maria (similar body, slight flavor variation)
Vodka → Rum or bourbon (changes profile from Russian to a different regional variation)

Storage & make-ahead

Batch mixtures keep refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 days; serve chilled over fresh ice.

Common Questions

Can I make Russian Nog without egg nog?

Egg nog is the base of this cocktail. Alternatives like cashew cream or oat cream can approximate texture, but will change the flavor profile significantly.