Ah, the White Russian. It’s a classic, albeit one that’s duly filed under “guilty pleasures” in the recipe box. But this well-known blend of vodka, coffee liqueur and heavy cream is full of surprises—including six White Russian facts you probably didn’t know:
It tastes like a creamy and delicious iced coffee with a kick. The alcohol flavor is not overpowering because of the sugar and sweetness of Kahlua and the richness of the cream that’s added on top.
Its Predecessor Included Gin
A 1930s-era drink called The Russian was made with equal parts gin, vodka and crème de cacao; a variation called for the addition of cream. The drink fell in and out of fashion for the following three decades until coffee liqueur was introduced to the cocktail.
These Flavors Taste Amazing When Frozen
The retired Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor From Russia with Buzz was a riff on the White Russian cocktail. It featured light coffee ice cream spiked with coffee liqueur and dark coffee ice cream laced with espresso-fudge chips.
The White Russian – history, recipe, & taste off!
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