Name: White Russian
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ice; 35 ml vodka; 15 ml coffee liqueur; 25 ml heavy cream

Equipment

Cocktail shaker

or Mason jar with lid

Fine mesh strainer

or Hawthorne strainer

Rocks glass

Bar spoon

or Teaspoon

Ingredients

1 serving

Cocktail Base

2 ice
35 ml vodka
15 ml coffee liqueur

Topping

25 ml heavy cream

Nutrition (per serving)

215

Calories

Protein

Carbs

11g

Fat

Fiber

Sugar

27mg

Sodium

Method

Place ice into the cocktail shaker.

Pour the vodka and coffee liqueur into the shaker over the ice.

Secure the lid and shake the mixture vigorously for 10 seconds until the exterior of the shaker feels cold.

0mLook for: Shaker develops frost on the outsideFeel: Shaker feels very cold to the touch

Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

Hold a spoon upside down over the drink and slowly pour the heavy cream over the back of the spoon to float it on the surface.

Look for: Distinct white layer sits on top of the dark coffee base

Chef's Notes

Use good quality, chilled vodka. The better the vodka, the smoother the final cocktail.
Chill your glassware before serving for an even colder drink and to prevent premature dilution.
For a visually appealing layered effect, ensure the heavy cream is cold and pour it very slowly over the back of a spoon.
Don't over-shake; 10-15 seconds is sufficient to chill and slightly aerate the mixture without over-diluting it.