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White Russian recipe
BuiltRocks glassCubed ice21% ABV260 kcal
The White Russian is a built vodka cocktail, made with vodka, coffee liqueur and fresh cream, served in a rocks glass over ice. It is creamy and coffee-rich.
The Black Russian with cream, made famous again by the film The Big Lebowski.
White Russian ingredients
| Vodka | 50 ml (1¾ oz) |
| Coffee liqueur | 20 ml (¾ oz) |
| Fresh cream | 30 ml (1 oz) |
How to make a White Russian
- Pour the vodka and coffee liqueur over ice.
- Float the cream on top and let the guest stir.
- Glass
- Rocks glass
- Ice
- Cubed
- Garnish
- None
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White Russian: quick answers
- How strong is a White Russian?
- About 21% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 19 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a White Russian?
- About 260 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 White Russian served in?
- A rocks glass, over ice cubes.
- How many ingredients does a White Russian have?
- 3 in total: vodka, coffee liqueur and fresh cream. Simple enough to make at home.
