Russian Lude Shot
A herbal and sweet cocktail ∙ Layer ∙ 2 min ∙ 45.8% ABV ∙
The Russian Lude Shot, also called a Russian Quaalude, layers Galliano L'Autentico, a green herbal liqueur such as Chartreuse, and vodka.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Refrigerate all ingredients
- Carefully layer in the chilled glass in the following order: Galliano L’Autentico liqueur 15 mlHerbal liqueur (e.g., Green Chartreuse) 15 mlVodka 15 ml
Tips
- Refrigerate all three bottles and pour each layer slowly over the back of a bar spoon: Galliano first, then the herbal liqueur, then vodka on top.
History
The Russian Lude Shot is a layered shooter that combines vodka, an herbal liqueur, and a golden Italian liqueur, poured in stages so the ingredients stack into visible bands in a shot glass. It gained popularity as a novelty bar shot in the 1980s, a decade when layered "pousse-café" style shooters proliferated on American bar menus, and it was featured on the menu of the restaurant chain T.G.I. Friday's.
FAQ
What is in a Russian Quaalude?
The Russian Lude Shot is 15 ml each of Galliano L'Autentico, an herbal liqueur such as green Chartreuse, and vodka. They are chilled and layered in a shot glass in that order, Galliano at the bottom and vodka on top, not shaken or stirred.
