White Russian

Expense: Light

Taste: sweet, creamy

Ingredients

• 5 cl vodka
• 2 cl coffee liqueur (e.g. Kahlua)
• 3 cl cream
• ice cubes (optional)

preparation

1. Fill a lowball glass halfway with ice cubes.
2. Add vodka and coffee liqueur and stir.
3. Slowly pour the cream into the glass using the back of a spoon so that it floats on the surface.

Helpful tips for preparation:
5 cl corresponds to 50 ml (about two tablespoons).
2 cl corresponds to 20 ml (about a tablespoon).

History and Origin

The White Russian was invented in 1949 along with the Black Russian, which is a White Russian without cream. It does not originate in Russia; the name was given because of the vodka in the drink. It is a popular after-dinner drink, made even more popular by the movie 'The Big Lebowski'.