White Russian

creamy

Ingredients

• 60 ml 9 MILE Vodka
• 30 ml of coffee liqueur
• 30 ml cream or optional milk
• set

preparation

1. Prepare ice cream: fill a glass with ice cubes.
2. Add vodka and coffee liqueur.
3. Add cream or milk: pour carefully over the mixture.
4. Garnish: with whipped cream and with grated dark chocolate.

White Russian: The cult cocktail with style

The White Russian is much more than just a cocktail - it is a real statement! Known from the cult film The Big Lebowski, this creamy drink has won a real fan base. With its combination of vodka, coffee liqueur and cream, it is not only a highlight in terms of taste, but also optically a real eye -catcher. But how did this drink come about, how is it prepared and what makes it so special? Here you can find out everything you need to know about the White Russian.

The story of White Russian

The roots of the White Russian go back to the 1940s. It originates its origin to one of the best -known coffee libraries - Kahlúa. In the 1960s, the cocktail was first documented in writing. He got his name through the main ingredient Wodka, which is traditionally associated with Russia. The "white" stands for the cream, which makes the drink so distinctive.

A true pushing of popularity came in the 1990s when the film The Big Lebowski which White Russian catapulted into the spotlight. Since then he has been the favorite drink of the protagonist "The Dude" and enjoys cult status.

Why the white Russian is so popular

The White Russian scores with its simplicity and incomparable taste. The combination of the sweetness of the coffee liqueur, the creaminess of the cream and the slight sharpness of the vodka ensures a harmonious interplay. It fits perfectly as a dessert drink, for cozy evenings or as a highlight at parties.