The White Russian is one of those drinks that are just cool.
It only takes three ingredients to prepare, and it’s creamy, smooth, and really easy to do.
This classic cocktail never lets you down, whether you’re trying to be like “Dude” from The Big Lebowski or just want something simple and rich.
Let’s make one!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of vodka
- 1 ounce of coffee liqueur, such Kahlúa
- 1 ounce of milk or heavy cream
- Cubes of ice
Glass for rocks
Bar spoon (for stirring, optional)
Instructions
1. Put ice in the glass.
Put some ice cubes in a rocks glass to start.
2. Mix in the coffee liqueur and vodka.
Put 2 ounces of vodka and 1 ounce of coffee liqueur over the ice.
3. Add cream on top.
Pour 1 ounce of cream slowly over the top. Look at how nicely it swirls into the liquid!
4. Stir (optional), serve, and enjoy.
If you want a drink that’s completely mixed, stir it gently with a bar spoon.
Tips and Variations
- Use heavy cream to make the drink taste better. Use whole milk or even almond milk if you want it to be lighter.
- You can stir or not stir; it’s up to you! Some people like the layered effect, but others like to mix it all together.
- For a cocktail that is even colder, chill your glass ahead of time.
- No coffee liqueur? For a comparable taste, mix 1 ounce of vodka with 1 ounce of espresso and 1 ounce of simple syrup.
- Do you want it without dairy? For a vegan variation, use almond milk, coconut cream, or oat milk.
- Want to treat yourself? For a dessert-like twist, add some vanilla syrup.
It’s best to make this drink fresh, but you won’t have to preserve anything because it’s so easy to combine.
Final Thoughts
There you have it: a creamy, lovely Classic White Russian that you can drink at any moment. A great cocktail should be easy to make, taste wonderful, and feel a touch fancy. Give it a shot and tell me what you think! Did you put your own spin on it? Please leave a comment below. I’d love to hear from you. 🍹🥛☕