Tovarich
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or cocktail glass
Glass
Lime wheel
Garnish
Ingredients
- Vodka — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Kümmel (caraway liqueur) — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Fresh lime juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Description: An unusual vintage vodka cocktail built around kümmel, a caraway-and-cumin-flavored liqueur.
Cultural Background: A mid-1900s classic whose name means "comrade" in Russian, reflecting vodka's Eastern European roots.
Tips: Kümmel is a distinctive, savory-spiced liqueur — worth trying if you can find a bottle.
Variations: A dash of simple syrup softens the drink for those who find kümmel too austere.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as an unusual, savory-leaning classic.
Nutrition: Approx. 165 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: What's kümmel?
A: A clear liqueur flavored with caraway seed, cumin and fennel, historically popular across Northern and Eastern Europe.
- Vodka — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Kümmel (caraway liqueur) — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Fresh lime juice — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
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