A three-layer cocktail with an interesting sweet and sour taste, which is prepared on the occasion of public holidays in Russia. Interestingly, there is only one national drink in the composition – vodka.
Historical information
For the first time, the white-blue-red flag was raised on the first Russian warship “Eagle” in the reign of Alexei Mikhailovich (1645-1676) – the father of Peter I, but the banner did not receive further distribution. On January 20, 1705, Peter I himself issued a decree according to which all merchant ships of the Russian Empire should raise the tricolor. As a state flag, the white-blue-red banner was approved in 1896 before the coronation of Nicholas II. After the revolution in Soviet Russia, the red banner was the state flag for more than 70 years. The extraordinary session of the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR on August 22, 1991 decided to consider the tricolor as the official symbol of Russia.
Modern interpretation of colors (unofficial):
- white – peace, perfection, purity, purity;
- blue – faith, fidelity, constancy;
- red – strength, energy and blood shed for the fatherland.
The Russian Flag cocktail itself was invented in the late 80s, when Blue Curacao liqueur and grenadine syrup came to the USSR. The author and origin of the recipe are unknown. At first, the drink was called “New Russian”, since only wealthy citizens could afford expensive foreign alcohol. After the adoption of the tricolor as the official flag of Russia, the cocktail was renamed.
Composition and proportions:
- vodka – 15-20 ml;
- grenadine syrup – 20 ml;
- Blue Curacao liqueur – 20 ml;
- cream – 5-7 ml (optional).
Only with vodka the top layer of the cocktail will turn out not white, but transparent, therefore, for a greater resemblance to a real flag, 5 ml of cream is first diluted in vodka.
Cocktail recipe “Russian flag”
1. Pour grenadine into a shot.
2. With a bar spoon or gently with a knife (you can use a tablespoon), lay a layer of Blue Curacao on top.
3. Optional step. In a separate container, mix vodka with cream to obtain a homogeneous white consistency, if necessary, add a little more cream.
4. Put vodka with cream or pure vodka in the third layer. Drink a cocktail in one gulp. First, you can say a toast to the Fatherland.
