White Russian
White Russians are an easy, smooth cocktail recipe with only three ingredients perfect for serving before or after dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur we used Kahlua
- 1 oz heavy cream or whole milk
Instructions
- In a rocks glass combine vodka and coffee liqueur over ice.
- Add milk or cream and stir.
Notes
- Vodka - We recommend a high quality vodka since there are only three ingredients in this drink and it will make a big difference.
- Coffee liqueur - Kahlua is the most popular coffee liqueur and it's made with rum, sugar, vanilla, and coffee.
Heavy cream or whole milk - For a creamier, richer drink use the heavy cream - if it's a little too rich try using the whole milk instead.
Like I mentioned, heavy cream will make a very rich and creamy drink! Whipping cream is very similar to heavy cream, but just a tad bit lighter in fat than heavy cream, but not by much. If you can't find heavy cream, whipping cream is a good substitute. Half and half, which is half milk and half cream, is a good alternative if you want to cut the richness but still have a creamy feel to your drink. Whole milk has less fat than cream and half and half, so your drink won't be as creamy but will still have a touch of richness. Of course, you can always try 2% milk or even skim milk if you're watching the calories, but the drink won't be the same! I say treat yourself and at least use whole milk - it will be a much better drink!
- Like I mentioned, heavy cream will make a very rich and creamy drink!
- Whipping cream is very similar to heavy cream, but just a tad bit lighter in fat than heavy cream, but not by much. If you can't find heavy cream, whipping cream is a good substitute.
- Half and half, which is half milk and half cream, is a good alternative if you want to cut the richness but still have a creamy feel to your drink.
- Whole milk has less fat than cream and half and half, so your drink won't be as creamy but will still have a touch of richness.
- Of course, you can always try 2% milk or even skim milk if you're watching the calories, but the drink won't be the same! I say treat yourself and at least use whole milk - it will be a much better drink!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32602
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326.02kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.06g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.61g | 1% |
| Fat | 10.58g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.56g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 38.84mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 13.61mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 13.3g | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 416.75IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 18.43mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.