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Built · one serving

White Russian

Vodka and coffee liqueur softened by cool cream.

Short answer

White Russian is a built cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream. Vodka and coffee liqueur softened by cool cream. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

White Russian ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

White Russian ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka50 ml5 cl1.7 oz2 parts
Coffee Liqueur25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Heavy Cream25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish required

Method

How to make White Russian

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a rocks glass and fill it with one large cube or several fresh ice cubes.

  2. 02

    Pour 50 ml vodka and 25 ml coffee liqueur over the ice.

  3. 03

    Stir for 10–15 seconds, until the base is thoroughly chilled and combined.

  4. 04

    Slowly pour 25 ml cold heavy cream over the back of a spoon to create a pale top layer.

  5. 05

    Leave the cream layered for presentation, or give it one gentle stir for a fully blended drink.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately while the cream is cold and the ice has not begun to over-dilute the drink.

Tasting profile

What does White Russian taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (5/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness5 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

White Russian questions

What is in a White Russian?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream.

How long does a White Russian take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a White Russian prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a White Russian alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App ingredient and recipe seed v1seed.recipe.white-russian · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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