These four-ingredient classic White Russian Cocktails are perfect for any special gathering or party. No special equipment is needed, and you can make one in less than a minute. This tasty cocktail has been around for decades, but it grew in popularity after the movie “The Big Lebowski” came out in 1998. This cocktail is a spinoff of the black Russian which combines vodka and coffee liqueur. It originated in a bar in Brussels for the ambassador to Luxembourg in 1949. If you like this tasty cocktail you need to try my Irish coffee and homemade eggnog.
Hubby and I love to entertain, but we both have very busy lives with two teenagers, two mischievous beagles, and a cat that is older than dirt. We have an awesome repertoire of delicious cocktails that can be made in less than five minutes with only a few ingredients. The White Russian Cocktail is by far one of my favorites and one of the easiest.
What ingredients are in it?
- Ice
- Vodka
- Kahlua (Coffee Liqueur)
- Heavy Whipping Cream or Half n Half
How do you make a White Russian Cocktail?
Simply fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice. Pour one part vodka, one part Kahlúa, and one part heavy cream. Be sure to pour the cream slowly. There is no need to mix it as it looks even more inviting not mixed and as soon as you take one sip the cocktail will begin to mix on its own. If desired, serve with cocktail stirrers.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- These drinks are best not prepared ahead of time. The ice will melt, and the presentation of the billowing cream will not be there.
- I use the square ice cubes with all of my cocktails. It looks so much better and isn’t presentation everything.
- Kahlúa is a coffee-flavored liqueur from Mexico. It can be found in the liqueur section of most local grocery stores.
- When mixing the cocktails, pour the cream slowly.
- I love to serve these cocktails as soon as I make them, as the white cream against the dark sweet Kahlúa looks very inviting.
- For best results, do not stir these cocktails before handing them to a guest. Simply include a short cocktail stirrer.
- For a lighter version, add 1 ounce half n half or whole milk instead of 2 ounces of cream.
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Classic White Russian Cocktail
Ingredients
- ice
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces Kahlúa
- 2 ounces heavy cream or half n half
Instructions
- Fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice.
- Pour one part vodka, one part Kahlúa and one part heavy cream (slowly) into glass. Do not mix. If desired serve with cocktail stirrers.
Notes
- These drinks are best not prepared ahead of time. The ice will melt and presentation of the billowing cream will not be there.
- I use the square ice cubes with all of my cocktails. It looks so much better and isn't presentation everything.
- Kahlúa is a coffee flavored liqueur from Mexico. It can be found in the liqueur section of most local grocery stores.
- When mixing the cocktails pour the cream slowly.
- I love to serve these cocktails as soon as I make them as the white cream against the dark Kahlúa looks very inviting.
- For best results do not mix these cocktail before handing to a guest. Simply include a short cocktail stirrer.
- For a lighter version add 1 ounce half n half instead of 2 ounces of cream.
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Andrea Thueson
I have always wanted to try making a white Russian. This was so tasty, the perfect ratios!
katerina
Yes, please! White Russian is my favorite cocktail! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Sarah
I love how easy these are – and so good!
Betsy
This is a great end cap to the evening! My husband likes this just a touch more than me, but I still think it’s fantastic! Definitely easy, and fantastically delicious!
Jen
One of our favorite cocktails! So quick and easy to make too.
willie
This is my favorite drink of all time, just so delicious!