Yorsh
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Yorsh | |
Type: | Cocktail |
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Primary alcohol by volume: | |
Commonly used ingredients: | (Ratio varies to taste) |
Preparation: | Mix thoroughly and drink quickly! |
Yorsh (Russian: ёрш) is a Russian drink consisting simply of beer thoroughly mixed with an ample quantity of vodka. As a neutral spirit, the vodka does not greatly alter the flavor of the beer, but greatly increases the alcohol content. Yorsh is traditionally drunk in a social setting, typically with a toast followed by downing a full glass of yorsh at one go.
[edit] External links
- New York Times article talking about yorsh.
- AskMen.com about yorsh's role in Russian vodka culture.
- English-teaching expat's story of a yorsh-induced coma