#42 · classic

White Russian

White Russian ranks #42 among the 50 classics on this map — a vodka drink that reads sweet and spirit-forward. Vodka, coffee liqueur and cream — The Dude abides.

Belgium · 1960s

Flavor position

On the flavor map, White Russian sits in the sweet & boozy corner (sweet–bitter score 10, refreshing–boozy score 66).

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Ingredients

  • 50 ml vodka
  • 20 ml coffee liqueur
  • 30 ml fresh cream

Method

  1. Build 50 ml vodka, 20 ml coffee liqueur, 30 ml fresh cream in a rocks glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Serve without garnish, or as you prefer.

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