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.

Questions

Can I make White Russian dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 oz heavy cream. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I halve or double White Russian?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, 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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