This Cherry White Russian
This Cherry White Russian is the one for you if you want a delightful, fruity spin on the classic. It has a lovely cherry flavor that makes it even better.
It’s like a chocolate-covered cherry with booze in it. It’s great for a fancy dessert drink or a nice nightcap.
Let’s change things up!
Ingredients
- ◯ 1 ounce of vodka
- ◯ 1 ounce of coffee liqueur, such as Kahlúa
- ◯ 1 ounce of cherry syrup, either store-bought or homemade
- ◯ 2 ounces of heavy cream (or milk for a lighter choice)
- ◯ Ice
- ◯ Optional toppings: fresh cherries, a drizzle of cherry syrup, and shavings of dark chocolate
Equipment
- Shaker for cocktails or a mixing glass
- Measuring jigger
- Spoon for the bar
- A short glass for cocktails
- Ice scoop
Instructions
- Get your glass ready.
Put ice cubes in your cocktail glass. - Combine the syrup and liqueurs.
Mix vodka, coffee liqueur, and cherry syrup in a shaker or mixing glass. Mix by stirring gently.
- Put in the cream.
Pour the heavy cream slowly over the back of a spoon into your glass to make lovely, hazy swirls. - Add the garnish and serve.
Put a fresh cherry, some cherry syrup, and some dark chocolate shavings on top. Enjoy right away!
Tips & Tricks
- Use a nice cherry syrup. If you can, do it yourself! To make a fresh, bright syrup, just cook fresh cherries with sugar and water.
- Cool your glass. A frosty glass keeps the drink cold and helps it taste even better.
- Get the sweetness just right. You can cut back on the cherry syrup to 1/2 oz if it’s too sweet and taste it to see how it tastes.
- Like a pro, layer. To get those pretty swirls, slowly pour the cream over the back of a spoon.
- Add some style to the garnish. The cherry and chocolate shavings on top make it look nice, but they are quite easy to add.
Variations
- No syrup for cherries? Use grenadine or mash a few fresh cherries with some sugar.
- If you don’t want dairy, you can use almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk instead of cream.
- For an extra chocolate kick, add a shot of chocolate liqueur or sprinkle chocolate syrup into the glass.
- Use cherry vodka or a dash of cherry liqueur like Luxardo to make the cherry flavor stronger.
Serving & Storage
This drink tastes best when it’s fresh. Mix together the vodka, coffee liqueur, and cherry syrup and put it in the fridge if you want to get ready ahead of time. Right before serving, add the ice and cream.
Final Thoughts
There you have it: a Cherry White Russian that is creamy, delicious, and impossible to resist. It’s a little bit of a treat, but it’s definitely worth it. Try it out and tell me what you think. Cheers! 🍒🍹