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A white Russian drink with a wooden stir and some cocoa beans for garnish with bottles of vodka and Kahlua in the background.
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White Russian

A White Russian is a classic cocktail with vodka, Kahlua and cream (or milk or half and half) that’s perfect for sipping on all winter long.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. good quality vodka
  • 1 to 1 ½ oz. Kahlua
  • 1 oz. whole milk (or heavy cream)

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add all of the ingredients (using your desired amount of Kahlua) and shake for 30 seconds. 
  • Pour into an ice-filled old fashioned glass and serve.
  • Alternatively, you can pour the vodka and Kahlua in an ice-filled old fashioned glass. Top with the milk or cream and stir to mix.

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Notes

Be sure to use a good quality vodka for this, as with any martini, because the flavor comes out. Pro tip: It shouldn’t smell like rubbing alcohol. 😉
Kahlua is my favorite for this drink but you could substitute another coffee-flavored liqueur if you prefer.
Some people like more and some people like less Kahlua in their drink. The recipe lists 1 to 1 ½ ounces, so you can use that as a general guide and decide what works for you.
Fresh cream is traditional for this drink. However, whole milk or half and half can be substituted, if that’s what you have on hand. I’ve even used soy milk and that worked well too, if you need this to be dairy-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 18mg | Sugar: 18g
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