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White Russian
Vodka and coffee liqueur with a layer of cream. The Dude abides.
- Strength
- 23% ABV
- Standard drinks (US)
- 1.4
- Calories
- 267 kcal
- In the glass
- 3½ oz
- Method
- Built
- Vodka
- Coffee Liqueur
- Heavy Cream
How to Make a White Russian
- Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the vodka and coffee liqueur.
- Float the heavy cream on top over the back of a bar spoon.
Print the Pour GuideA true-scale card for your rocks glass with a line for every pour.
Free Pour With Your CameraLine up your glass and pour to the lines on screen.
Tilt Pour With Your PhoneStrap your phone to the bottle. It counts every pour and buzzes at the measure.
About the White Russian
It is a creamy spin on the Black Russian, which was created in Brussels in 1949. The 1998 film The Big Lebowski made it cult.
Bartender's tip: Float the cream, then stir at the table for the cloud effect.
Taste Profile
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Good to Know
- What glass is a White Russian served in?
- A rocks glass. The wide mouth puts the aroma of a citrus twist right under your nose, and the heavy base survives muddling and stirring in the glass.
- Is a White Russian shaken or stirred?
- Neither. It is built directly in the glass and given a gentle stir.
- How strong is a White Russian?
- About 23% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.4 US standard drinks (19 g of alcohol) per serve.
- How many calories are in a White Russian?
- Roughly 267 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol and sugar.
- Can I make a White Russian without vodka?
- Yes. London Dry Gin is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.