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Kalashnikov recipe
BuiltShot glassNo ice34% ABV95 kcal
The Kalashnikov is a shot, made with vodka and instant coffee, served in a shot glass.
A European bar shot: ice-cold vodka, then a lemon slice dusted with sugar and coffee.
Kalashnikov ingredients
| Vodka | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| Lemon wheel | 1 slice |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Instant coffee | 1 pinch |
How to make a Kalashnikov
- Pour ice-cold vodka into a shot glass.
- Lay a lemon slice on top and cover it with sugar and a pinch of coffee.
- Drink the vodka, then bite the lemon.
- Glass
- Shot glass
- Ice
- None
- Garnish
- Lemon slice with sugar and coffee
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Kalashnikov: quick answers
- How strong is a Kalashnikov?
- About 34% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 9 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Kalashnikov?
- About 95 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Kalashnikov served in?
- A shot glass, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Kalashnikov have?
- 4 in total: vodka, lemon wheel, sugar and instant coffee. Simple enough to make at home.
