White Russian

Name: White Russian
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz vodka; 1 oz coffee liqueur (Kahlua); 1 oz heavy cream; as needed ice cubes

A decadent dessert cocktail of vodka, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream that floats in a dreamy layer. Rich, velvety, and gently caffeinated, it is best sipped slowly.

3 minEasyServes 1280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz vodka
1 oz coffee liqueur (Kahlua)
1 oz heavy cream
as needed ice cubes

Instructions

1

Fill a rocks glass with as needed ice cubes.
2

Pour 2 oz vodka and 1 oz coffee liqueur (Kahlua) over the ice and stir briefly to combine.
3

Gently float 1 oz heavy cream over the top by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon.
4

The cream will create a distinct white layer. Do not stir immediately.
5

Serve as is; the drinker can stir to combine or enjoy the two-tone layers.

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Questions

What can I use instead of heavy cream in White Russian?

The entry for White Russian calls for 1 oz heavy cream. In its place: In sauces and soups, use half-and-half with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup, or evaporated milk. Neither will whip.

Can I make White Russian without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 oz vodka and 1 oz coffee liqueur (Kahlua). Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is White Russian keto-friendly?

A serving of White Russian carries 8 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many calories are in White Russian?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) is about 280 calories, with 1 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat, plus 20 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch White Russian for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the vodka drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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