White Russian Recipe - Celebrating Sweets (2024)

FAQs

What does The Dude call a White Russian? ›

Throughout the movie, it appears as the beverage of choice for the protagonist, Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski. On a number of occasions he refers to the drink as a "Caucasian".

The key is to use something you like the flavor of. Fortunately, you can find good vodka at every price point. The best quality vodkas for the price are Grey Goose and Belvedere. For a budget-friendly vodka, I recommend using Tito's.

Kahlua is what makes it a white Russian, but if you substituted another coffee liqueur, it would still be considered a white Russian. You might be able to substitute with a shot of espresso, but you'll have to add some sweetener because Kahlua is sweet. That's only if you can't find any other coffee liqueur.

Differences Between the Colorado Bulldog and the White Russian. Topping the drink with cola is the main difference between these two very popular bar drinks. You'll also notice that the Colorado Bulldog pours equal amounts of vodka and coffee liqueur (often Kahlúa), while the White Russian prefers a 2:1 ratio.

Regarding substitutes: Half-and-half can work in a pinch because it has sufficient body to bolster the drink. It isn't an optimal choice, but it will play its part well enough. Whole milk—or any type of milk—is a hard no-go. The resulting White Russian will be thin and insipid.

Coffee Liqueur: Kahlua is the classic and works surprisingly well, given its relatively mild coffee flavor. Tia Maria is acceptable, but less good.

The Mudslide is another creamy co*cktail that echoes the spirit of a White Russian. It's made with vodka, coffee, and Irish cream, creating a creamy and sweet drink. Often served with a swirl of chocolate syrup and sometimes even a scoop of ice cream, the mudslide is a dessert in a glass.

The classic coffee liqueur of choice is Kahlua, which makes a bang-up White Russian, though there are plenty of options to be found. Anything labeled creme de coffee/café will work. Tia Maria is probably the second most common option. Coffee Herring - made by the folks at Cherry Herring - is another good one.

The easiest way is to use different vodkas, as they all have different tastes, but also consider using some of our different Kahlúa flavors, like Kahlúa Salted Caramel or Kahlúa Vanilla.

Can I use Kahlua instead of Tia Maria? ›

If you are able to use alcohol then you could use another coffee-flavoured liqueur, such as Kahlua. If you are unable to use alcohol then black coffee would be the best alternative. Use a regular strength coffee rather than a strong espresso.

Born in Mexico, in 1936, Kahlúa comes steeped in history, with a rich and colorful heritage. Made with 100% Arabica coffee beans and rum, Kahlúa coffee liqueur is one of the main ingredients in many of the world's favorite co*cktails.

The carbondioxide in the cola will react with the cream in the baileys, this results in the cream solidifying in your stomach which can suffocate you in high quantities.

It can be served straight up or on the rocks depending on your preference. You can also add Kahlua to your favorite coffee drink. Pour some in a cup of hot coffee for an enjoyable beverage. Additionally, you can even add it into chocolate milk or any other type of creamy beverage you like.

For Kahlúa Original, we recommend a shelf life of 4 years. Actually, the product will be good for many more years, but the coffee impact fades over time so it won't give you the full flavor impact. Also, if you were to receive an old bottle of Kahlúa, you have to make sure it has never been opened or tampered with.

A White Russian is made with vodka, coffee liqueur and cream served with ice. A Caucasian is the name used by the Big Lebowski (in the movie of the same name) for a White Russian.

The phrase White Russia is the literal translation of the word Belarus (Russian: белый – white, Русь – the Rus). In earlier times the countries belonging to the Rus were given many epithets or qualifying adjectives.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the term “White Russian” described ethnic Russians living in the area between Russia and Poland (today this includes Lithuania, Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia and Moldova).

In 1997, the Coen Brothers were inspired to make White Russians the drink of choice for The Dude, the instantly iconic protagonist of The Big Lebowski, in part due to Jeff Dowd, one of the inspirations for the character, and his own (brief) love of them. As Dowd told HuffPo, “Do I drink White Russians all the time?