Hot White Russian Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What's the best vodka for a White Russian? ›

The key is to use something you like the flavor of. Fortunately, you can find good vodka at every price point. The best quality vodkas for the price are Grey Goose and Belvedere. For a budget-friendly vodka, I recommend using Tito's.

Unfortunately, White Russians aren't a drink that you can make as a mocktail (a co*cktail without alcohol). You would be eliminating the vodka, but you would also have to leave out the Kahlúa. If you're not able to consume alcohol but crave the flavor of a White Russian, opt for a frozen coffee drink instead.

The intricacy can lie in nomenclature rather than technique. The difference between a black and white Russian is solely the addition of cream.

During the course of Ethan and Joel Coen's The Big Lebowski, Jeffrey “the Dude” Lebowski (Jeff Bridges) downs nine White Russians, thus making the sweet, creamy drink synonymous with the film.

For Kahlúa Original, we recommend a shelf life of 4 years. Actually, the product will be good for many more years, but the coffee impact fades over time so it won't give you the full flavor impact. Also, if you were to receive an old bottle of Kahlúa, you have to make sure it has never been opened or tampered with.

The Black Russian is the big brother of the equally famous White Russian. It's a simple yet tasty drink, combining Kahlúa coffee liqueur and vodka in a truly unforgettable way.

The White Russian may be the most popular of all Kahlúa co*cktails and, aside from the two-part Black Russian, is one of the easiest to make. This combination of vodka, Kahlúa and cream is an adult milkshake and dessert in a glass.

Sometimes they're referred to as “White Russians,” other times, jokingly, “Caucasians.” Usually they're made with cream, but occasionally, in a pinch, powdered non-dairy creamer. Nevertheless, “The Dude abides” — even when he drinks the one with the mickey slipped in. Read reviews!

If you love an espresso martini you'll love a White Russian just as much! It's sweet and creamy with a delicious coffee kick thanks to the Kahlua liqueur. This co*cktail has been around since the 1960s yet, as delicious as it is, it didn't become popular until the 1998 release of the cult-classic The Big Lebowski.

What food goes well with White Russian? ›

A litre bottle of Russian Billionaire Elite Club Vodka. Produced in Estonia, this is made with pure spring water and high quality grain leading a crisp, fresh and clean tasting vodka.

Among some of the most loved bottles that come from Russia include Beluga Noble Vodka, which is known for its citric taste that comes with hints of oats and honey and spicy finish, Russian Standard Vodka, famous for being one of the most reliable bottles of vodka on the market at a highly competitive price point, and ...

different brands of vodka in your Moscow Mule. While purists cling to Smirnoff, the original spirit, today's vodka market is huge and offers more variety than the post-prohibition-era when our favorite drink was born. So experiment. For a fuller flavor, try the potato-based Chopin Vodka.

Or try a nut milk like almond or cashew. Kahlua substitutes: Try swapping out the coffee liqueur with crème de cacao or amaretto. Vodka Substitutes: The vodka can be swapped for gin, bourbon or dark rum.

Smirnoff White Freeze Filtered Premium Vodka

Introduced in June 2014 and aimed a travel retail (duty free), Smirnoff White vodka is chilled to -6°C and filtered through charcoal. The distinctive bottle has a clear “cut-glass” base which turns milky white towards the top of the bottle.