What ingredients do I need for White Russian?

To make White Russian, you need: Cream, 1 oz Coffee Liqueur, 2 oz Vodka.

How do I make White Russian?

Pour vodka and coffee liqueur over ice cubes in an old-fashioned glass. Fill with light cream and serve.

What glass should I use for White Russian?

White Russian is traditionally served in a Rocks Glass.

Is White Russian an alcoholic drink?

Yes, White Russian is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is White Russian?

White Russian has an alcohol content of about 17% ABV.

How many calories are in White Russian?

White Russian contains approximately 330 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in White Russian?

For White Russian you can swap — Cream: Half-and-Half (lighter), Heavy Cream (richer); Coffee Liqueur: Chocolate Liqueur (leans mocha), Coffee Brandy (drier, boozier); Vodka: Gin (adds botanical notes), White Rum (a touch sweeter).

White Russian

Name: White Russian
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: Cream; 1 oz Coffee Liqueur; 2 oz Vodka

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

Flavor profile

Vodka

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Cream
Coffee Liqueur1 oz
Vodka2 oz

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep White Russian close to the original.

Instead of Cream
- Half-and-Half— lighter
- Heavy Cream— richer
Instead of Coffee Liqueur
- Chocolate Liqueur— leans mocha
- Coffee Brandy— drier, boozier
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter