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 Black Russian is a simple, two-ingredient co*cktail that consists of vodka and coffee liqueur. It's the forebearer to the more popular White Russian, which follows the same base but includes cream.

Kahlua: Kahlua is a coffee-flavored liqueur. You could also use a shot of espresso or brewed coffee in place of the Kahlua if the vodka is enough liquor for you.

What Is a Colorado Bulldog? A Colorado Bulldog co*cktail is a version of a White Russian. It includes vodka, coffee liqueur (I used homemade coffee liqueur which I keep on hand and is easy to make for gifts) and cream or Half and Half. The ingredient that differentiates it is cola.

The Black Russian is the big brother of the equally famous White Russian. It's a simple yet tasty drink, combining Kahlúa coffee liqueur and vodka in a truly unforgettable way.

The simplicity of the White Russian is the centerpiece of much of the co*cktail's allure. The combination of vodka, Kahlúa and cream is so pleasurable, you could arguably wing the measurements and be rather content with the results.

Kahlua substitutes: Try swapping out the coffee liqueur with crème de cacao or amaretto. Vodka Substitutes: The vodka can be swapped for gin, bourbon or dark rum. Make a White Russian with Bailey's Irish Cream: Swap the cream for Irish cream.

Should I mix my White Russian? Not if you're after that traditional look and feel, but we recommend you stir it before drinking, to bring those flavors and colors to life (as heavier ingredients tend to fall to the bottom).

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.

Can I use milk to make a White Russian? Yes! Some of us don't like cream and find that milk works just as well.

What is a substitute for Kahlúa in Kahlúa cake? ›

You can replace my homemade coffee liqueur with regular coffee, or with coffee plus some added vodka and rum to get the same overall effect.

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.

Always a favorite! Perfect for sipping straight, or mixed in a co*cktail.

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.

Does Kahlua Require Refrigeration? Not necessarily, but it may be good to refrigerate your Kahlua after opening the bottle just in case.

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.

At Jackie Treehorn's house, The Dude calls the drink a Caucasian when he starts to feel the effects of the sedative put in his drink.

I'm The Dude. So that's what you call me. You know, that or, uh, His Dudeness, or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.” – The Dude.

White Russian (not comparable) Of or relating to Russians with tsarist or anti-Soviet sympathies in the period directly following the 1917 Revolution. (obsolete) Of or relating to Belarus, literally "White Russia," or its language.