Authentic White Russian Recipe California, United States of America

Made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream, the White Russian is a cocktail typically served in an Old-Fashioned glass. The proportions of the ingredients do vary from recipe to recipe, as there is no one fixed recipe. Some call for equal parts of all three, as is the case of the first known recipe for the cocktail, while others variate the proportions, typically vodka making up the biggest portion of the drink. The brands of coffee liqueur that are most commonly used are Kahlúa and Tia Maria, although most cocktail buffs prefer to make their own liqueur. Also, even though cream is the typical ingredient, half and half and milk are often used instead. The usual way of making this cocktail is to first, fill a glass with ice, then add the vodka and the coffee liqueur and mix them with a spoon. The cream is then floated over ice, and the drink is gently stirred, so the black and white layer remain somewhat separate. Alternatively, the cream is shaken so it stiffens ... Read more