White Russian
There’s a reason why “classics” are called classics. It’s because they’re timeless! When it comes to classic cocktails, there’s a long list; Martini 🍸, Old Fashioned, Moscow Mule, Daiquiri, Mint Julep, Gimlet, Mai Tai, Whiskey Sour, Manhattan, Sidecar, Margarita, Negroni, Boulevardier, Aperol Spritz, Mojito, Pisco Sour, Gin & Tonic, Cosmo, and more.
There’s one that I enjoy sipping especially after dinner and it’s the White Russian! With a nice subtle coffee liqueur in the background, you can skip dessert and enjoy this instead! Created in Belgium back in the late 40s’, this cocktail is incredibly easy to make! With only 3 ingredients and a couple ice cubes, this is a decadent drink to have…
When I was bartending, the White Russian came back alive after “The Big Lebowski” aired in 1998. It was the Dude’s favorite drink – character played by Jeff Bridges – sometimes referred to as a “Caucasian”. We loved making it as it took us just a couple minutes. Another one that is even easier is the Black Russian which is the same ingredients without the heavy cream, garnished with a cherry 🍒.
Let’s talk about heavy cream… Many proclaim that it’s the only way to serve it because if using milk, the drink will curdle. Wrong! I worked in bars for years and never used heavy cream. What we had on hand was half-and-half and whole milk. Not once, did the mix curdle. It might not be as rich and thick as opposed to using heavy cream but rest assured, nothing will start to curdle.
The way I prefer mine, and so do most of my guests when I make it, is with 2% milk 🥛… really! It’s lighter and not as heavy – no need to add more calories to my diet, lol! Another plus for not using heavy cream is saving money. As you experienced shoppers know, a small 250 ml carton cost about $3 here in Canada 🍁. Unless you have more uses for it, buying heavy cream in a 1-liter carton is cheaper but you have to use it all before it goes bad.
A White Russian is a great digestif although many drink it anytime. With a good quality Vodka, coffee liqueur like Kahlúa or Tia Maria with a splash of half-and-half served in an old-fashioned glass 🥃, this is an excellent cocktail to have on your bar menu…
Cheers! 🥂
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White Russian
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Ingredients
- 2 large ice cubes
- 1 1/2 ounces Vodka
- 1 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur, such as Kahlúa or Tia Maria see Recipe
- 1/4 cup half-and-half Footnote
Directions
- In an old-fashioned glass, add a couple ice cubes, flavorless Vodka followed by coffee liqueur such as Kahlúa or Tia Maria and some half-and-half.
- Stir to blend and serve immediately.
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