Timeless Classic

White Russian

Dark roast coffee liqueur and clean vodka marbled beneath a lush float of chilled heavy cream.

Vodka Built Large ice cube or cubed ice 2 min · 20% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Swirled cream marbling

Crisp Vodka 45 ml
Dark Roast Coffee Liqueur 30 ml
Chilled Heavy Cream 30 ml

Preparation

Stir vodka and dark coffee liqueur over fresh ice in an old-fashioned glass for 15 seconds.
Float cold heavy cream gently over the back of a spoon so it forms a distinct ivory layer.
Give one half-turn swirl just before serving to marble the glass.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: No coffee liqueur? Dissolve 1.5 tsp instant espresso/coffee + 2 tsp brown sugar in 2 tbsp hot water, chill over ice, and add vodka and cream!

Vodka 50 ml
Strong Espresso or Instant Coffee + 2 tsp Brown Sugar 30 ml
Heavy Cream, Half-and-Half, or Oat Barista Milk 30 ml

At-Home Steps

Stir strong sweetened coffee and vodka over ice in a short tumbler.
Pour cold cream slowly over the top ice cube.
Swirl lightly and sip.

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How do you make White Russian at home with everyday ingredients?

No coffee liqueur? Dissolve 1.5 tsp instant espresso/coffee + 2 tsp brown sugar in 2 tbsp hot water, chill over ice, and add vodka and cream! Ingredients: 50 ml Vodka, 30 ml Strong Espresso or Instant Coffee + 2 tsp Brown Sugar, 30 ml Heavy Cream, Half-and-Half, or Oat Barista Milk. Steps: Stir strong sweetened coffee and vodka over ice in a short tumbler. Pour cold cream slowly over the top ice cube. Swirl lightly and sip.

What is the full craft bar specification for White Russian?

White Russian (Vodka, 20% ABV) is prepared built with large ice cube or cubed ice and garnished with swirled cream marbling. Ingredients: 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Crisp Vodka, 30 ml (1 oz) Dark Roast Coffee Liqueur, 30 ml (1 oz) Chilled Heavy Cream.