White Russian
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Made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream, enjoying a White Russian Cocktail is a lot like sipping a boozy coffee milkshake. This classic drink is quick, easy, and perfect for fall, winter, and celebrating!
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White Russian Recipe
As the seasons change, so do my preferred drinks. With fall, I find myself opting for cozy, warming, and sometimes indulgent drinks over a sweet and fruity Sex on the Beach or Blue Hawaiian. And, really, what could be more indulgent and warming than a White Russian? With just 3 ingredients, drinking a White Russian is a lot like sipping on a spiked coffee milkshake. It’s similar to a Mudslide, but even simpler!
What is a White Russian?
A White Russian starts the same as a Black Russian, with vodka and coffee liqueur, but heavy cream is added to not only sweeten and thicken the cocktail, but to also make it rich and almost luscious. Sipping on one of these is a lot like eating dessert.
This classic cocktail didn’t actually originate in Russia. It was created in Oakland, California in 1955, though it didn’t truly become a widely known cocktail until the world saw the “Dude” drinking them in The Big Lebowski in 1998. The “Russian” as part of the name, simply comes from the use of vodka, which is considered a Russian booze.
Helpful Tips & Variations
- Use quality liquor. This is not a mixed drink where bottom shelf liquor can be masked by other flavors. You definitely want to grab a decent bottle of vodka and coffee liqueur.
- Heavy cream. The ingredient that makes this classic cocktail white! Adds a rich, creamy texture, and flavor to the drink.
- Reduce the calories. You can swap out the heavy cream for half and half to reduce the calories a bit.
- Make the drink less strong. Add extra heavy cream to help take some of that bite off. If the coffee liqueur is too strong for you, try swapping it out for some Bailey’s.
- Turn this into a frozen White Russian. Just place the ingredients in a blender with as much ice as desired and blend.
White Russian Cocktail
Ingredients
- crushed or cubed ice
- 2 ounces vodka, chilled
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur , (such as Kahlua)
- 1 ounce heavy cream
Instructions
- Fill a low ball glass and shaker with ice.
- Pour the vodka and the coffee liqueur into the shaker and shake to chill the liquor.
- Pour the liquor into the glass.
- Top it with the heavy cream and enjoy.
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
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How to Make a White Russian
- Shake. Shake 2 ounces vodka and 1 ounce coffee liqueur in a shaker with ice to chill the liquor.
- Pour and serve. Pour the liquor over ice in a glass. Add 1 ounce heavy cream. Enjoy.
Serving Suggestions
White Russian cocktails should be served nice and cold over ice. Since they’re rich and sweet, they make a wonderful dessert or after-dinner drink. But, they’re also delicious before dinner, for happy hour, girl’s night, or holiday celebrations. Be sure to sip and enjoy before all the ice melts, so the flavors aren’t muted.
More Cocktail Recipes:
- Jack Frost Winter Cocktail
- Brandy Alexander Milkshake
- Bee’s Knees Cocktail
- Frozen Mudslide
- Mint Julep
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