How to Make a Kremlin Colonel Cocktail Step by Step

The Kremlin Colonel cocktail is a strong alcoholic beverage that really gives you a lift after having a sip of it. The cocktail is prepared with the help of vodka and some other simple ingredients including simple sugar syrup and you can also add any type of fresh juice which is totally optional.

The cocktail itself is a slight variation of mint julep highball which is also a very common sweet drink and it uses bourbon instead of vodka and it is Kentucky Derby’s official drink. The Kremlin Colonel cocktail tastes more like Vodka Stinger but it only uses mint to give some refreshing feeling and taste. If you want to have a delicate taste then consider preparing very fine homemade sugar syrup first.

It can be a perfect drink for a day party during summers or even for a post dinner gathering. You can follow the simple steps below to make The Kremlin Colonel cocktail at home.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Utensils Required: Strainer, electric shaker, high glass

Serving Size: 1

Ingredients:

- Three parts of vodka
- Four to six springs of fresh mint
- One part of fresh lime juice
- One part of syrup prepared with super fine granulated sugar
- Ice as required
- One mint leaf for serving

Instructions

1

Take an electric shaker and add all the ingredients in it along with granulated sugar and ice cubes. Now shake all of them briefly till they're all well mixed.
2

Now take a strainer and strain the mixture created in step one into a high glass.
3

Garnish your Kremlin Colonel cocktail with mint leaf. The refreshing and limy Kremlin Colonel cocktail is ready to serve.

Tips & Warnings
- If you do not have an electric shaker, you can also use a blender of any type. - It is recommended to serve the cocktail in chilled glass. You can do it by placing the cocktail glass in the refrigerator until you are done with the preparation of the drink. - Remember, cocktail making involves adding the exact right amount of ingredients in the prescribed quantity. But individuals tastes vary from person to person. You should consider reading this tutorial well before trying your hand at it. If you do not like any particular ingredient or its quantity, you can always change it. - Practice makes a man perfect. Try making this cocktail at least once or twice before you get the mix right and are able to impress your friends and loved ones with your cocktail making skills. - In case you still do not understand something, you can always refer to the online video tutorials present. - Image courtesy: luuux.com