If you’ve never had a White Russian before, you are in for a treat!

Just skip dessert tonight and drink this instead!

If you’ve seen the 1998 cult classicThe Big Lebowski,you know exactly what a White Russian is.

white russian cocktail made with vodka and kahlua

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You may be thinking, “Hmmm, sounds like a slightly alcoholic iced vanilla latte!”

and you wouldn’t be far off.

What Does a White Russian Taste Like?

Pour heavy cream into the vodka and kahlua for a white russian cocktail

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Truly, in this case I find “delicious” to be the most apt descriptor.

Think of the cream in this drink as a weighted blanket.

If you like creamy alcoholic drinks likeeggnogand Irish coffee, you will like a White Russian.

How to make a white russian

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Add the Kahlua and vodka and stir for 30 seconds to chill.

Float the cream over top and stir to mix.

Creamy decadent white russian cocktail

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