Iron Butterfly Drink

Let’s take a break from your regular beer and try one of my favorite drinks together! We are bringing a unique and one of the oldest and most popular cocktail called an Iron Butterfly Drink or simply Iron Butterfly, also the name of the band that did the song which is In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.

I wonder if that’s where they got their name because this drink is worth drinking. I wonder if that’s where they got their name because this drink is worth drinking.

The Iron Butterfly Drink recipe is quite strong, with three full shots of alcohol, including Vodka, Kahlua, and Bailey’s Irish Cream. This drink can be made quickly and easily at any time and at any kind of drink party.

So, if you’re looking for a strong cocktail, this is a must-try for all hard-core drink lovers, so don’t wait any longer and start making the drink for yourself.

Ingredients

  • 1 and ½ ounces of Smirnoff vodka
  • 1 and ½ ounces of Kahlua coffee liqueur
  • 1 and ½ ounces of Irish cream
  • Ice cubes

Tools

  • Glass
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jiggers
  • Straw

How To Prepare Iron Butterfly Drink

Step 1: Start with ice cubes

First, we will add ice cubes and fill the glass halfway.

Start-with-ice-cubes

Step 2: Add the vodka  

Next time pour our first ingredient, 1 and ½ ounces of vodka, and we are using the Smirnoff vodka.

Add The Vodka

Step 3: Time to add Kahlua coffee liqueur

As our second ingredient, we will add 1 and ½ ounces of Kahlua coffee liqueur into the glass.

Time to add Kahlua coffee liqueur

Step 4: Add the Irish cream

As our last ingredients, we will add 1 and 1/2 ounces of Irish cream, making the main difference between the iron butterfly and the White Russian cocktail.

Add the Irish cream

Step 5: Ready to serve and drink

Now stir everything until all the liquid ingredients are well combined, and you have Iron Butterfly.

Ready to serve and drink

Tips and Tricks

  • Let me tell you all that you can use any vodka brand, but you can only substitute Kahlua coffee or Irish cream if it is the authentic iron butterfly.
  • Another tip is to avoid cheap vodka brands because you will miss out on the true flavor of this iron butterfly drink.
  • You can also use a shaker to mix the drink more professionally, but you can make a simple cocktail by simply combining the three ingredients. And give a little stir.
  • Use a metal shaker to combine the ingredients for a better mix and a better cocktail drink.
  • If you prefer to add more ice, use a larger glass.

Iron Butterfly Drink vs White Russian

  1. The key difference between these two is that Iron Butterfly is made with Irish cream, while the White Russian is made with heavy cream.
  1. White Russian has a whitish cream texture, meanwhile, the Iron Butterfly has a slightly darker texture.
  1. Because of Baily’s Irish white cream, the iron butterfly has a heavier and sweeter taste, although the White Russian tastes like a creamy and delicious iced coffee with a kick.

FAQs

Which drinks are similar to Iron Butterfly drink?

As a cocktail expert, I would say the White Russian and Mudslide have similar textures and prepared ingredients. But the taste is unique in each of them.

How many ingredients do we need to make the Iron Butterfly drink?

Making the Iron Butterfly drink is simple because all you need are three ingredients: Smirnoff vodka, Kahlua coffee liqueur, and Irish cream.

How many calories do Iron Butterfly drinks have?

If you follow the original recipe, you will gain 195 to 210 calories per serving glass, depending on the brand of vodka and other ingredients used.

Conclusion

The Iron Butterfly Drink is a unique and refreshing cocktail with a vibrant and creamy taste. This drink is ideal for those looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional hard drinks. It will surely delight your taste buds while giving your body the extra kick and energy to thrive.

So try this simple and tasteful cocktail for yourself and sit back and enjoy every sip you take.

Iron Butterfly Drink

5.0 from 1 vote
Recipe by Lindsay G. Cabral Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

1

servings
Prep time

3

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes
Calories

200

kcal
Total time

3

minutes

Learn how to make the Iron Butterfly Drink, which contains three full shots of alcohol, including Vodka, Kahlua, and Bailey’s Irish Cream.

Ingredients

  • 1 and ½ ounces of Smirnoff vodka

  • 1 and ½ ounces of Kahlua coffee liqueur

  • 1 and ½ ounces of Irish cream

  • Ice cubes

  • Tools
  • Glass

  • Cocktail shaker

  • Jiggers

  • Straw

Steps

  • First, We will add ice cubes and fill the glass halfway.
  • Next time pour our first ingredient, which is the vodka.
  • We will pour Kahlua coffee liqueur into the glass as our second ingredient.
  • As our very last ingredient, we will add Irish cream.
  • Now stir everything until all the liquid ingredients are well combined, and you have Iron Butterfly.

Recipe Video

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