White Russian

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

  1. Pour vodka and coffee liqueur over ice cubes in an old-fashioned glass.

  2. 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

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