At a glance
Start with White Russian
White Russian takes about 4 minutes and lists 25 ml of coffee liqueur.
Vodka and coffee liqueur softened by cool cream.
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (5/5) and strength (4/5).
Make White RussianMeasurements and preparation
How much coffee liqueur should you use?
Start with your chosen recipe’s amount. These examples show how the quantity and preparation change between drinks.
White Russian
For 1 serving · Built · 4 minutes
Full recipe and measuresBlack Russian
For 1 serving · Stirred · 5 minutes
Full recipe and measuresFind your next drink
3 cocktails using Coffee Liqueur
Compare the ingredient amounts and what else you need. Each recipe includes ml, cl, oz and parts, preparation steps and a tasting profile.
20 ml · StirredBlack Russian
A carefully balanced stirred classic led by vodka, with coffee liqueur.
Also needed: vodka. 5 minutes.
20 ml · ShakenEspresso Martini
Vodka and coffee liqueur energized by fresh espresso.
Also needed: vodka and coffee. 7 minutes.
25 ml · BuiltWhite Russian
Vodka and coffee liqueur softened by cool cream.
Also needed: vodka and heavy cream. 4 minutes.
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What to mix with coffee liqueur
These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.
Vodka
Used with coffee liqueur in 3 of the linked recipes.
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Used with coffee liqueur in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Used with coffee liqueur in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Coffee Liqueur cocktail questions
Which cocktails use coffee liqueur?
White Russian, Black Russian, and Espresso Martini use coffee liqueur. White Russian lists 25 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 3 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
How much coffee liqueur do I need for a cocktail?
White Russian lists 25 ml for 1 serving; Black Russian lists 20 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.
What else do I need to make White Russian?
Alongside coffee liqueur, the required ingredients for White Russian are 50 ml vodka and 25 ml heavy cream. Its built preparation takes about 4 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.
Is coffee liqueur required or optional?
Coffee Liqueur is required in 3 of the 3 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.
Evidence
Sources & editorial note
Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 100-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.
- White Russian: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App ingredient and recipe seed v1
- Black Russian: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60
- Kokto governed 100-recipe catalogIngredient identity, required/optional status, amount and method
- Coffee Liqueur image source and attribution© 2026 Cocktail App project owner. AI-generated original; all rights reserved.