How to Properly Make a White Russian

Both the White Russian and the Black Russian cocktails are the products of a single drink, the Russian, a cocktail made of gin and crème de cacao. Those ingredients have since been replaced by vodka and a coffee liqueur such as Kahlua, Tia Maria or Starbucks' coffee liqueur. The difference between the White and Black Russian is the cream or milk that is added to the White Russian. An iconic cocktail glorified in the cult film classic "The Big Lebowski," this drink is rich and creamy.

Things You'll Need

• Rocks glass
• Measuring jigger
• 1 ounce vodka
• 1 ounce coffee liqueur
• Ice
• Light cream
• Stirring spoon

Instructions

1. Measure one ounce of vodka with a measuring jigger and pour into the glass.

2. Measure 1 ounce of coffee liqueur with the measuring jigger and it pour into the glass.

3. Add ice to fill the glass.

4. Pour light cream over ice on top of the vodka and liqueur.

5. Stir the drink carefully with the stirring spoon to mix in the light cream.

Tips & Warnings

• The exact proportions of ingredients vary from person to person. Preferences dictate whether there is more vodka than liqueur or less, and what type of dairy is used. Some like plain milk and others like pure cream.

• Because this cocktail has a lot of liquor in it that is muted by the richness of the light cream, it can inebriate faster than expected.

• Be responsible in when drinking and enlist the aid of a designated driver.

References

• AllRecipes.com: White Russian
• Drinks Mixer: White Russian Recipe
• Barmeister: Cocktail Recipe: White Russian