WHITE RUSSIAN

To us, Kahlúa is easily the best coffee liqueur for a White Russian. And we’ve tried a lot of different brands. It’s also the classic and most popular coffee liqueur for this cocktail. Kahlúa is made with rum and real coffee beans, so it gives the White Russian a sweet, strong coffee flavor. Plus, the combination of coffee, vanilla and chocolate in Kahlúa perfectly balances the cream and vodka.

We think the ideal White Russian tastes sweet, creamy and indulgent. But it really depends on the balance of ingredients, so feel free to play around with the recipe to find what works best for you. If you like the Espresso Martini, you’ll probably like this cocktail too.

Normally, no, but there’s a chance it can curdle. For example, if the milk is near its expiration date or already has a higher acidity level than the vodka due to age, it may curdle when mixed with alcohol. Also, when adding cold milk to room-temperature vodka (or vice versa), the sudden change in temperature can cause curdling

We think the easiest way to mix up the flavors is to use different vodkas, since they all have distinctive tastes. But you can also try some of our other Kahlúa flavors, like Kahlúa Salted Caramel or Kahlúa Vanilla. We suggest experimenting with garnishes like cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of nutmeg.

Check out some of our White Russian Variations. Our favorite is the Mexican White Russian, made with tequila.

The Black Russian doesn’t contain any cream. It’s made with just two ingredients, vodka and Kahlúa. The Black Russian has a more robust, pronounced coffee flavor and is less sweet. The White Russian has a light, creamy appearance and taste. Here’s our favorite Black Russian Recipe.

Yes, there is a small amount of caffeine in this drink because it contains Kahlúa coffee liqueur, which is made with real coffee beans. You can see the amount of caffeine in our products by checking our Kahlúa Products page.

We always recommend making your cocktail fresh for that beautiful layered effect. However, you can also prepare the Kahlúa and Absolut Vodka mixture in advance and store it in the fridge. Simply add the cream and ice just before serving for the best experience.