White Russian

Name: White Russian
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 40 ml vodka; 20 ml coffee liqueur (Kahlúa); Top with lightly whipped cream or milk; Ice for the glass

Prep time

5 min

Servings

Total time

5 min

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A creamy and smooth dessert drink with notes of coffee and vanilla, known for its iconic simplicity.

Ingredients

40 ml vodka
20 ml coffee liqueur (Kahlúa)
Top with lightly whipped cream or milk
Ice for the glass

Method

Chill the serving glass in advance with ice or in the freezer.
Measure all ingredients carefully with a jigger for consistent flavour.
Shake with ice for 10 to 15 seconds or stir in a mixing glass depending on style.
Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice or serve up, depending on drink type.
Top with sparkling mixer if needed and stir gently.
Garnish and serve immediately while temperature and balance are optimal.

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1
Chill the serving glass in advance with ice or in the freezer.
2
Measure all ingredients carefully with a jigger for consistent flavour.
3
Shake with ice for 10 to 15 seconds or stir in a mixing glass depending on style.
4
Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice or serve up, depending on drink type.

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Read through every step before you start and measure everything first.
This recipe is written for 1 servings and Swedish kitchen measures.
Taste and adjust at the end if you cook with salty stock, cheese, soy sauce, or fond.