White Russian Recipe - Celebrating Sweets (2024)

FAQs

Does a White Russian have sugar? ›

A rich and satisfying after-dinner drink blended from vodka, coffee liqueur, and light cream, the White Russian could almost be said to have it all. A one-stop source of alcohol, sugar, caffeine, and milk fat, the only legal substance it lacks is nicotine.

The key is to use something you like the flavor of. Fortunately, you can find good vodka at every price point. The best quality vodkas for the price are Grey Goose and Belvedere. For a budget-friendly vodka, I recommend using Tito's.

The White Russian came about in the 1960s when someone added a bit of cream to the Black Russian, rendering it white. Neither drink is actually Russian in origin—the Black Russian itself is thought to have originated in Belgium, where it was first created for a U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg.

What should the perfect White Russian taste like? Sweet, fresh, creamy, indulgent… It really depends on the ingredients, so feel free to play around with the recipe.

The coffee liqueur, half and half, and vodka mixture makes a White Russian taste like a creamy, boozy, adult chocolate mocha.

Kahlua is what makes it a white Russian, but if you substituted another coffee liqueur, it would still be considered a white Russian. You might be able to substitute with a shot of espresso, but you'll have to add some sweetener because Kahlua is sweet.

The Colorado Bulldog is a popular mixed drink that's very similar to a White Russian. Though it's unknown how it got its name or who first created it, this simple fizzy co*cktail is very tasty.

The Espresso Martini, just like the White Russian, prominently features coffee liqueur.

Vodka Substitutes: The vodka can be swapped for gin, bourbon or dark rum. Make a White Russian with Bailey's Irish Cream: Swap the cream for Irish cream.

Should Kahlúa be refrigerated? No, but we recommend to store it in a cool dry place once opened. What percentage of alcohol is in Kahlúa Original?

Is Kahlúa similar to Baileys? ›

Baileys and Kahlua both complement a freshly brewed cup of coffee, but there are distinct differences between the two liqueurs. Baileys is creamy and derives its taste from cream, cocoa, and Irish Whiskey. Kahlua is dark without the creaminess of Baileys and is made with 100 percent arabica coffee, rum, and sugar.

There are various theories as to the origin of the drink and its name. It has many variants, most notably the red snapper (also called Bloody Margaret), Bloody Maria (made with tequila blanco), and the Virgin Mary.

What's in a mudslide? A mudslide co*cktail usually calls for coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua), Baileys Irish cream, vodka, and heavy cream. This milkshake version swaps the cream for vanilla ice cream to make it deliciously frosty.

How much sugar does a white Russian have? Traditional white Russians have about 21.5 g of sugar per serving.

Vodka is a low-calorie liquor with no carbs, fat, or sugar, and no nutritional value for that matter.

A white Russian is a co*cktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa or Tia Maria) and cream served with ice in an old fashioned glass. Pour coffee liqueur and vodka into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Float fresh cream on top and stir slowly.