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White Russian

Name: White Russian
Cuisine: Ordinary Drink
Ingredients: 2 oz Vodka; 1 oz Coffee Liqueur; Light Cream

White Russian combines Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Light Cream in a ordinary drink served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for after dinner, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, balanced, soft, and smooth.

Best for

Best for after dinner, date night.

Quick fact

A white Russian is a cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur and cream served with ice in an old fashioned glass.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

3 total

Vodkaspirit - Alcoholic

2 oz

Coffee Liqueurspirit - Alcoholic

1 oz

Light Creamingredient - Non-alcoholic

To taste

How to make it

Build it step by step.

2 steps

1Pour vodka and coffee liqueur over ice cubes in an old-fashioned glass.
2Fill with light cream and serve.

Method

Built

Finish

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Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Balanced

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: White Russian is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Light Cream.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus

-Has bubbles

✓Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for after dinner, date night.

Glassware

Old-fashioned glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Light Cream.

Best pairing

Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving style

Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

White Russian sits comfortably in the vodka cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

A white Russian is a cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur and cream served with ice in an old fashioned glass.

Source: White Russian (cocktail)

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