Yorsh
Lager with a shot of vodka. A Russian bar classic named after a spiky fish.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 7% ABV
Ingredients
- 300 ml Lager
- 30 ml Vodka
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 300 ml lager into the glass
- Pour 30 ml vodka into the glass
- Serve
Tip
Only for the bravest. It hits hard.
About the Yorsh
Yorsh, named after a spiky river fish, is a Russian mix of beer and vodka.
The beer and cider family. Beer has been mixed with other drinks for centuries. The British "shandygaff" mixed beer with ginger beer in the 1850s, the Black Velvet dates to 1861 and Mexico's michelada adds lime and spice. Beer drinks are long, light and easy to make for a crowd.
Yorsh FAQ
What's in a Yorsh?
300 ml lager, 30 ml vodka.
How strong is a Yorsh?
About 7% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Yorsh?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Yorsh in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
