Learn how to make a White Russian and you'll be the after-dinner cocktail bartender everyone wants to know. This drink is often served as an after dinner cocktail because of its sweet flavor and is the perfect end to a great meal-or a good night of bowling.
White Russians are often served in lowball glasses with a stirrer on the side. You can either put the stirrer into the drink directly or leave it on a napkin or plate next to the creamy cocktail.
To begin making a White Russian, take several ice cubes and put them into the glass. Then you'll need three equal parts vodka, kahlua (or another coffee liqueur) and heavy cream. You can eyeball how much you are using, but as a rule of thumb try pouring in 1 ounce of each liquid. Then, with your stirrer, give it a good stir before serving.
Lighten Up Your White Russian
For those of you who love the cocktail but aren't too keen on the calories that go along with the heavy cream, try lightening up your White Russian. Instead of using 1 ounce heavy cream, try using skim or low fat milk. You'll still get that milky consistency, without the heaviness of the cream.
The Big Lebowski Influence
A 1998 comedy that has since achieved cult status, complete with conventions held in its honor, The Big Lebowski took the popularity of the White Russian to new levels. The main character, the Dude, drinks nine of them in total during the film. The Coen Brothers movie's version of the drink includes two parts vodka, one part Kahlua and one part heavy cream. The Dude wittily refers to his favorite drink as "Caucasians."
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