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Made with coffee liqueur, vodka, and cream, the White Russian is a deliciously sweet cocktail with origins dating back to the mid-1900s.

White Russian Cocktail

Creamy, rich and deliciously sweet, we think of the White Russian and the two variations included here (the Black Russian and the Sombrero) as an indulgent, after-dinner treat.

The original version was made with Southern, a brand of coffee liqueur that was popular when these cocktails were created.

Today Kahlua, a rich-flavored coffee liqueur made with 100% Arabica beans and sugarcane (aka rum) is the favorite for making these drinks.

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White Russian

Made with coffee liqueur, vodka, and cream, the White Russian is a deliciously sweet cocktail with origins dating back to the mid-1900s.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce coffee liqueur
  • Light cream
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Instructions 

  • Fill an old fashioned glass with ice.
  • Add the vodka and Kahlua and stir.
  • Top with light cream and serve.

Notes

Here are two popular variations on the White Russian, its sister cocktail, the Black Russian and the vodka-free version, the Sombrero.

Black Russian

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce coffee liqueur
Fill an old fashioned glass with ice. Add the vodka and coffee liqueur and stir.

Sombrero

  • 2 ounces coffee liqueur
  • Light cream or milk
Fill and old fashioned glass with ice. Add the coffee liqueur, top with cream and stir.
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