White Russian (cocktail)
| Cocktail | |
|---|---|
 A mixed white Russian | |
| Type | Cocktail |
| Base spirit |
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| Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
| Standard drinkware |  |
| Commonly used ingredients | |
| Preparation | Pour coffee liqueur and vodka into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Float fresh cream on top and stir slowly. |
A white Russian is a
.History
The traditional cocktail known as a black Russian, which first appeared in 1949, becomes a white Russian with the addition of cream. Neither drink has any known Russian origin, but both are so-named due to vodka being the primary ingredient. It is unclear which drink preceded the other.[1][2]
The Oxford English Dictionary[3] refers to the first mention of white Russian in the sense of a cocktail as appearing in California's Oakland Tribune on November 21, 1965.[4] It was placed in the newspaper as an insert: "White Russian. 1 oz. each Southern, vodka, cream",[5] with "Southern" referring to Coffee Southern, a short-lived brand of coffee liqueur by Southern Comfort.[6]
The white Russian saw a surge in popularity after the 1998 release of the film The Big Lebowski. Throughout the movie, it appears as the beverage of choice for the protagonist, Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski.[7] On a number of occasions he refers to the drink as a "Caucasian".[8]
Preparation
As with all cocktails, various modes of preparation exist, varying according to the recipes and styles of particular bars or
Variations
Many variants of the cocktail exist, such as a mudslide, Bolshevik, or blonde Russian (made with Irish cream), an Anna Kournikova (named after the tennis player, made with skimmed milk, i.e. a "skinny" white Russian), a white Cuban (made with rum instead of vodka), a black Russian (vodka and coffee liqueur), or a dirty Russian (with chocolate syrup added).[11][12][13] A Colorado bulldog or tall black Russian adds a splash of cola.[14][12] A white Mexican substitutes tequila for vodka.[15]
See also
- List of cocktails
- List of coffee beverages
References
- ^ Sicard, Cheri (August 6, 2007). "Featured Cocktails – Black Russian and White Russian". FabulousFoods.com. Archived from the original on 2013-04-25. Retrieved 2010-06-08.
- ^ "10 Famous Cocktails and Where They Were Born". bootsnall.com. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ^ "June 2007 Update : Oxford English Dictionary". oed.com. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ^ "The History of the White Russian". nicoledigiose.com. August 10, 2012. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ^ "White Russian, n. and a.". Oxford English Dictionary. June 2007. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ^ "An Enthusiast's Guide to Cocktails: the White Russian". The Alcohol Enthusiast. May 11, 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-02.
- ^ Boardman, Madeline (2013-03-06). "Jeff Dowd, Real 'Big Lebowski' Dude, Talks White Russians, Jeff Bridges And Bowling". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on 2020-12-25. Retrieved 2015-04-24.
- ^ Kurutz, Steven (2 December 2008). "White Russians Arise, This Time at a Bowling Alley". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
- ^ "Nostalgic Frozen Kahlúa White Russian Cocktail & Holiday Entertaining Tips". Cooking in Stilettos. 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
- ^ "Frozen White Russians!". Anne Taintor. 2015-07-10. Archived from the original on 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
- ^ "Vodka Drinks We Love: The Black Russian". Liquor.com. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ a b Bingo Barnes (November 1, 2006). "The Snows of Revolution". The Boise Weekly. Archived from the original on 2012-04-07. Retrieved 2010-12-31.
- ^ "White Russian". Conan's Pub. 2006. Archived from the original on 2011-10-08. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ^ "Colorado Bulldog".
- ^ "White Mexican".
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