Thin Mint White Russian Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Which ingredient changes a black Russian to a White Russian? ›

The traditional co*cktail 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.

The coffee liqueur, half and half, and vodka mixture makes a White Russian taste like a creamy, boozy, adult chocolate mocha.

The Colorado Bulldog is a popular mixed drink that's very similar to a White Russian. Though it's unknown how it got its name or who first created it, this simple fizzy co*cktail is very tasty.

Substitutions and Adaptations

How to make a vegan White Russian: Swap out the cream for coconut milk. Or try a nut milk like almond or cashew. Kahlua substitutes: Try swapping out the coffee liqueur with crème de cacao or amaretto.

And you can probably guess from name alone what the difference is. A White Russian is swirled with heavy cream, while a Black Russian...isn't. It is simply coffee liqueur and vodka, no white in sight, making it less like a dessert and more like an alcoholic wake-me-up.

Should I mix my White Russian? Not if you're after that traditional look and feel, but we recommend you stir it before drinking, to bring those flavors and colors to life (as heavier ingredients tend to fall to the bottom).

You've undoubtedly heard of the White Russian co*cktail, but have you ever tried making it with rum? This simple recipe just swaps out the vodka for some rum. Blending in a bit of spice from the rum adds a more flavorful variant that you're sure to love! Give this one a try and you might just prefer it to the original.

The key is to use something you like the flavor of. Fortunately, you can find good vodka at every price point. The best quality vodkas for the price are Grey Goose and Belvedere. For a budget-friendly vodka, I recommend using Tito's.

The Charlie Sheen Shot Recipe: Jagermeister, f*ckin' Irish Whiskey, Bacardi 151, Peppermint Schnapps, (splash of sour mix, sprite, and pineapple) shaken and. throw grenadine in like a pineapple upsidedown cake.

Combine Irish whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream in equal parts into a shot glass. Add the Baileys first, then slowly add whiskey to create a layered effect in the glass. When ready to serve, drop the shot glass into a half-full glass of Guinness. You can also choose a gluten-free beer if needed.

How many beers is equal to 8 shots? ›

One Beer Usually Equals One Shot Of Liquor

Liquor tends to have a much higher ABV (usually around 40%) than beer (usually around 5%), which is why taking a sip of beer is much easier than taking a sip of straight vodka.

Unfortunately, White Russians aren't a drink that you can make as a mocktail (a co*cktail without alcohol). You would be eliminating the vodka, but you would also have to leave out the Kahlúa. If you're not able to consume alcohol but crave the flavor of a White Russian, opt for a frozen coffee drink instead.

Sometimes they're referred to as “White Russians,” other times, jokingly, “Caucasians.” Usually they're made with cream, but occasionally, in a pinch, powdered non-dairy creamer. Nevertheless, “The Dude abides” — even when he drinks the one with the mickey slipped in. Read reviews!

The Mudslide—a combination of vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and heavy cream—is the quintessential boozy milkshake. Sweet, creamy, and rich, its popularity harkens back to a time when we took our co*cktail cues from the laminated menus of chain restaurants.

The White Russian is a decadent and surprisingly easy-to-make co*cktail. Combining vodka, Kahlúa and cream and serving the crowd-pleasing drink on the rocks creates a delicious alternative to adult milkshakes.

By the end of 1920, the White Russians were losing. The Red Army pushed them out of Russia into Siberia. As the civil war continued in the Far East, the Red Army broke their agreement with the Black Russians. They began killing anarchists and anarchist sympathizers throughout Russia.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the term “White Russian” described ethnic Russians living in the area between Russia and Poland (today this includes Lithuania, Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia and Moldova).