Name: White Russian Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 40 ml Vodka; 20 ml Coffee Liqueur; 20 ml Double cream; Ice

White Russian

Description

White Russian is built around vodka, coffee liqueur, double cream, giving it a clear identity from the first sip. The White Russian grew from the Black Russian family and became a pop-culture favourite because cream turns the drink into an easy after-dinner treat.

What makes it great is the balance: the base brings structure, the fruit or aromatic element gives personality, and the chilled serve keeps everything crisp. It has enough theatre for a cocktail menu but remains simple enough for a confident home bartender.

This is a strong choice for guests who like familiar cocktail logic but want a serve that feels more personal and memorable.

Ingredients

40 ml Vodka
20 ml Coffee Liqueur
20 ml Double cream
Ice

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving.

Instructions

Add the liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds until the drink is properly chilled.
Fine strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice or served straight up.
Garnish to echo the main flavour and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Dessert Cocktail Glass (recommended)

A decorative glass for sweet and indulgent cocktail serves.

150–300 ml Decorative stemmed or footed dessert-style glass.

Best for: Brandy Alexander, Grasshopper, White Russian twists, sweet signatures.

Garnish: Excellent for chocolate shavings, cream, cinnamon, and dessert-style toppings.

Coupe Glass

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 16% ABV 0.3 units 240 kcal Fresh ice Mocktail option

White Russian recipe.