White Russian
Total Time
2 mins
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
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Ingredients
1 serving
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce Kahlúa
- 1 ounce heavy cream
- ice
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine the vodka and Kahlúa in a rocks glass. Add ice. Top with the heavy cream.
Step 2
Give the drink a brief stir to swirl, then serve immediately and enjoy!
Step 3
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Chef's notes
Vodka has a neutral flavor which gives this cocktail a smooth, clean base and allows the other flavors to shine. I recommend a mid-range vodka, such as Absolut, Grey Goose or Tito’s.
Kahlúa is the most popular coffee liqueur used for White Russians, which adds a rich, slightly-sweet, vanilla-caramel coffee flavor that pairs perfectly with the cream. Other coffee liqueur options could include Mr. Black or Tia Maria.
Heavy cream gives a velvety texture to this cocktail and balances out the bold flavors of the coffee liqueur and vodka. If you’d like a slightly lighter alternative, feel free to use half and half instead. (I don’t recommend milk, which is too thin.)
Variations:
Black Russian
