White Russian Variations
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The White Russian cocktail is among a few classic cocktails that every home bartender needs in their tool belt. This three-ingredient cocktail couldn’t be easier to make—if you have Kahlúa, vodka, and heavy cream, you’re well on your way to making this after-dinner drink. Whether you’re an espresso martini lover looking for their next go-to drink or feel like embodying the Dude for a night (The Big Lebowski fans—you get it), this is the rich and creamy cocktail that will make your evening.
The history of this drink starts with another classic cocktail: its predecessor, the Black Russian. This 2-ingredient cocktail was created in Brussels in the 1940s; eventually, heavy cream was added, and the White Russian was born. The drink’s popularity skyrocketed in the '90s when it was featured in the Coen brothers film, The Big Lebowski, as the titular Dude's drink of choice. Whether you can quote the movie by heart or have never seen it, we can guarantee you’ll love this drink based on taste alone. Here’s how to perfect it:
As with all cocktails, it’s important to prepare your glass ahead of time, by filling a rocks glass with ice. This will help chill the liquids much more efficiently, and with less potential for mess, than adding the ice afterwards. Then add in 1-oz. of your preferred vodka.
Follow this up with 2-oz. of Kahlúa, or other coffee liqueur, and give the mixture a slight stir to combine.
Finally top off with 1-oz. of heavy cream, or other cream alternative, and indulge in the classic cream-mustache-forming cocktail we all know and love.
The full list of ingredients and instructions can be found in the recipe below.
Kahlúa
vodka
heavy cream
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