This cocktail has a catchy, if not threatening, name. It certainly is not as dangerous as it sounds - it is actually quite tasty, especially if you are a fan of the ingredients: Coke, Kahlua and cream. It is one of the over 560 types of cocktails that you can make from Kahlua. http://www.barnonedrinks.com/drinks/by_ingredient/k/kahlua-588.html

This cocktail is a more powerful version of the Smith & Kerns, which features coffee liqueur, cream and soda water. http://cocktails.about.com/od/vodkadrinkrecipes/r/smith_kearns.htm The addition of vodka and cola, replacing some of the Kahlua and cream, turns the Smith & Kerns into a Smith & Wesson cocktail. http://cocktails.about.com/od/vodkadrinkrecipes/r/smith_wesson.htm The simple instructions given below will make it possible for you to master how to make a Smith and Wesson cocktail.

• 3/4 ounce Kahlua or other coffee liqueur (see How to Make Kahlua)
• 3/4 ounce vodka
• 1 1/2 ounces cola, chilled
• Splash of cream
• Ice cubes
• Highball glass

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Pour the vodka and coffee liqueur into the ice-filled glass.
3. Add the chilled cola to fill the glass with enough space on the top for the cream.
4. Mix.
5. Wait until the ingredients stop swirling and then add the splash of cream to the top, without mixing - this will give the cocktail smoky look.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

1. Some recipe variations use club soda instead of the cola, as does this drink's predecessor, the Smith & Kearns.
2. You can also use half-and-half in place of the cream.
3. If you prefer a Smith & Kerns, here are the ingredients:
   
   
   • 1 shot of coffee liqueur
   • 1 shot of cream
   • Chilled soda water to fill