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Peppermint White Russian in a rocks glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Peppermint White Russian recipe

BuiltRocks glassCubed ice29% ABV

The Peppermint White Russian is a built vodka cocktail, made with vodka, coffee liqueur, peppermint liqueur and more, served in a rocks glass over ice. It is creamy and coffee-rich.

Strength: about 29% ABV in the glass, roughly 18 g of alcohol and about 270 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Peppermint White Russian ingredients

Vodka40 ml (1¼ oz)
Coffee liqueur20 ml (¾ oz)
Peppermint liqueur10 ml (¼ oz)
Fresh cream30 float

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Peppermint White Russian

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with crushed candy cane.
Glass
Rocks glass
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Crushed candy cane
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Peppermint White Russian: quick answers

How strong is a Peppermint White Russian?
About 29% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 18 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Peppermint White Russian?
About 270 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Peppermint White Russian served in?
A rocks glass, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Peppermint White Russian have?
4 in total: vodka, coffee liqueur, peppermint liqueur and fresh cream. Simple enough to make at home.

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