White Russian: A classic cocktail with a creamy twist
Here is one of those cocktails that have the unique ability that almost everyone knows them, whether they are an experienced foodie or just an occasional alcohol taster. Thanks to its fame spread by the film 'The Big Lebowski ', White Russian has earned a place in the public mind as an iconic popular culture drink. But regardless of its pop culture status, it's a cocktail that has a lot to offer in terms of taste and drinking experience. White Russian is a vodka-based cocktail that also contains Kahlúa (coffee liqueur) and cream or milk. It is derived from Black Russian, a cocktail that consists of only vodka and Kahlúa . The addition of cream gives the cocktail a rich, creamy texture and softens the intense flavor of vodka and coffee liqueur. While the name may suggest Russian origins, White Russian has American origins. It was probably created in the late 1940s and early 1950s, when Kahlúa coffee liqueur became popular in the United States. Adding cream to the already existing Black Russian gave us the cocktail we know and love today as White Russian.
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Ingredients:
- 50 ml (1.7 oz) Vodka
- 20 ml (0.7 oz) Kahlúa (coffee liqueur)
- 30 ml (1 oz) Cream or milk
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Add ice cubes to a tall glass.
- Pour in vodka and Kahlúa .
- Carefully pour the cream or milk over the surface to form a second layer.
- Serve with a mixing spoon so guests can decide for themselves whether they want to mix the layers or taste them separately.
Preparation time: 5 min
Cooking time: 0 min
Macro nutrients per 100 grams
Calories: 79.22 kcal
Carbohydrate: 16.64 g
Protein: 0.33 g
Fat: 1.26 g
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