White Russian recipe

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Creamy coffee cocktail served on ice in an old-fashioned glass.

Digestive Court Great classics
Volume 10 cl
Alcohol 23.8 %
Calories 1333 kcal
Colour White, Brown
Difficulty Easy
Published 10/2026
Prep time 4 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour in the vodka, then the coffee liqueur, and stir.
  3. Gently float the cream on top using the back of a spoon.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Old-fashioned glass

Old-fashioned glass glass Buy

History

Born in the 1960s as a creamy twist on the Black Russian, it became famous thanks to the 1998 film “The Big Lebowski”, where the Dude drinks it throughout.

Decoration

Serve as is, the cream forming a white layer to stir in when drinking.

Variation

Without the cream it becomes the “Black Russian”, its direct ancestor.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is White Russian called?

The White Russian cocktail is also known as white russian, vodka cream coffee cocktail, big lebowski cocktail.

Which glass should White Russian be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Old-fashioned glass.

What is the volume of White Russian?

The volume of the White Russian cocktail is 10 cl.

What is the alcohol content of White Russian?

The alcohol content of the White Russian recipe is 23.8%.

How many calories are in White Russian?

The calories of the White Russian cocktail are estimated at 1333 calories.

What colour is White Russian?

The White Russian cocktail is White, Brown in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Updated on 17/10/2026

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