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The White Russian is a classic cocktail and the libation of choice for Jeff Bridges' "The Dude" in 1998's The Big Lebowski. Sometimes called a "Caucasian," the drink is a simple combination of vodka, coffee liqueur and cream. This guide to how to make a White Russian will have you sipping in splendor in no time.
- Although a White Russian has only three simple ingredients, there are dozens of variations on the drink.Wikipedia: White Russian The International Bartenders Association recommends a ratio of 5 parts vodka, 2 parts coffee liqueur and 3 parts cream, but the exact proportions will always come down to personal taste.International Bartender Association: Official Cocktails: White Russian
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What You'll Need
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- Like a stronger coffee flavor? Increase the amount of Kahlua to one full ounce.AllRecipes: White Russian Recipe
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Making a White Russian
(CC photo by Jill Robidoux)- Fill a 8 oz. rocks glass with ice.
- Add vodka.
- Add coffee liqueur.
- Stir.
- Add cream.
- Stir slowly to combine.
- Some people don't stir, preferring to have a layer of cream "floating" above the vodka-coffee liqueur combination.wikiHow: How to Make a White Russian
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Variations
- Skinny White Russian: Substitute skim or soy milk for the cream.Kahlua Drink Recipes: Skinny White Russian
- Russian Quaalude: Use both Irish Cream and Amaretto.AllRecipes: Russian Quaalude Recipe
- Eggnog Russian: For the holiday season, substitute Eggnog for the cream.AllRecipes: Eggnog Russian Recipe
- White Russian Milkshake: Add ice cream and Creme de Cacao.Food Network: Kicked Up White Russian Milkshake
- White Chocolate White Russian: Substitute Godiva white chocolate liqueur for the Kahlua.RecipeZaar: Godiva White Russian
- Hot White Russian: Add the traditional White Russian ingredients to brewed coffee.Epicurious.com: Hot White Russian
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