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White Russian Drink

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· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Type Cocktail[1]
Main ingredients Vodka, coffee liqueur, cream or milk[1]
Serving Over ice[1]
Glass Old fashioned glass[1]
Variation of Black Russian[1]

A White Russian is a cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream or milk, served over ice. It is a variation of the Black Russian with cream added.

Context

The White Russian is a cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream or milk, served over ice [1]. It is a variation of the Black Russian with cream added [1]. The coffee liqueur may be Kahlúa or Tia Maria [1]. Some recipes layer the cream on the surface rather than mixing it in [3]. Some sources link renewed attention to the drink to *The Big Lebowski* [2].

Documented claims

  • The White Russian is a variation of the Black Russian with cream added. [1]
  • The coffee liqueur used may be Kahlúa or Tia Maria. [1]

Questions and answers

What is a White Russian drink made of?

A White Russian is made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream or milk, served over ice [1].

What is the difference between a White Russian and a Black Russian drink?

The White Russian is a variation of the Black Russian with cream added [1].

Is Baileys in a White Russian?

No, the traditional White Russian uses cream or milk, not Baileys [1].

Sources

  1. Drink in History & Recipe for The White Russian — chilledmagazine.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. A Taste Of Elegance: The Classic White Russian Cocktail - The Golden Lamb — thegoldenlamb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. White Russian — kitchycooking.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Food