How to make a White Russian: Cocktail Recipe

If drinking sans straw, prepare for a milk mustache.

Fewer cocktails come with stronger cinematic representation than the White Russian. A key supporting player in "The Big Lebowski," the Dude's drink of choice was nicknamed the Caucasian in the film. Outside the arts, the drink is favored to capture the cool of winter on a hot summer's day. Because of its simple recipe and creamy goodness, the White Russian is a choice beverage for novice and skilled drinkers alike -- and their drink maker.

Things You'll Need

• 10-ounce highball glass
• Ice
• Vodka
• Coffee-flavored liqueur
• Half and half
• Straw

Instructions

1. Fill the highball glass with ice -- crushed or cubes are equally acceptable.

2. Pour in 1 ounce vodka and 1 ounce coffee liqueur.

3. Fill the glass to the top with half and half, and add a straw.

Tips & Warnings

• Continually stir the drink between sips. Coffee liqueur is heavier than vodka and will sink to the bottom until the ice begins to melt.

• Add a maraschino cherry garnish for a bit of color.

• To make the drink more potent and less creamy, change the liquor pours to 1.5 ounces -- anything more, and you will need a bigger glass.

• Just because they taste innocent, don't let the White Russian fool you -- drink slowly and smartly, and never ever drink and drive.

References

• "Classic Cocktails: Over 170 Drinks from Yesteryear That You Can Enjoy Today"; Tom Bullock; 2001
• "Bartending for Dummies"; Ray Foley; 2010
• IMDb: The Big Lebowski
• FoodNetwork.com: Snow Ice Cream

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish