
White Russian
Vodka and coffee liqueur over ice, finished with a float of light cream. A plush, dessert-leaning classic immortalized by The Big Lebowski.
17% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
330 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Cream· not in your bar
Or swap: Half-and-Half — lighter, Heavy Cream — richer
- Coffee Liqueur· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Chocolate Liqueur — leans mocha, Coffee Brandy — drier, boozier
- Vodka· not in your bar2 oz
Or swap: Gin — adds botanical notes, White Rum — a touch sweeter
Instructions
Pour vodka and coffee liqueur over ice cubes in an old-fashioned glass.
Fill with light cream and serve.
Pairs well with
Creamy coffee-vodka indulgence doubles down with cookies and cocoa flavors:
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Espresso brownie bites
- Vanilla wafers
- Salted caramel popcorn
Also known as
black russian with creamwhite russian coffee




