White Russian

by Drizly

White Russian

by Drizly

vodka
liqueur
kahlua
coffee
simple

Level: Easy
Prep: 2 min

Somewhere between a jacked up iced coffee, and a boozy dessert sits the White Russian. If you're a Big Lebowski fan, you know this as the "Dude's" favorite cocktail. Ever wondered what people are always buying that one bottle of Kahlua for? This is it. The rich sweet, coffee flavors of Kahlua are off set by vodka and cold milk, resulting in a decadent drink that is easy to sip anytime of day. Not a dairy fan? Swap in the whole milk for coconut milk for a nutty twist on this classic.

Ingredients

2 oz Vodka
1 oz Coffee Liqueur (Like Kahlua)
1/2 oz Whole Milk or Heavy Cream
Ice

Tools

Shaker
Jigger

How to Mix

In a rocks glass combine vodka and coffee liqueur over ice
Add milk or cream and stir
Optional Step 3. Put on your best plain white tee, and channel your inner 'Dude'.

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