Dirty White Russian Cocktail – A White Russian with Coffee Recipe
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A Dirty White Russian Cocktail takes the basic White Russian recipe of vodka, Kahlua and heavy whipping cream up a notch with some extra caffeine in the form of cold brew coffee. This cocktail is a perfect after dinner drink when you want something a bit more than just coffee.
Dirty White Russian Recipe
White Russian cocktails are my husband’s favorite cocktail. I think he equally likes the drink and the movie The Big Lebowski where the main character (the Dude played by actor Jeff Bridges) is always drinking White Russians.
What is the Dude’s favorite drink? A White Russian!
The original White Russian recipe contains vodka, heavy cream, and Kahlua, a coffee liqueur. Kahlua is from Mexico and consists of rum and coffee liqueur. It has a 20% Alc/Vol ratio. This mixed with the vodka packs a pretty powerful punch. Check out our friend Leah’s Vanilla White Russian over on Farmwife Drinks!
Creamy Cocktails
Personally, I love a creamy cocktail, and this recipe hits the spot. One of my secret to happy holidays is an extra special cocktail to share with friends.
Half and half is a great option instead of cream, or use an oat milk or almond milk instead.
Recipe Variations
- Replace cold brew coffee with a shot of expresso.
- Garnish the drink with chopped chocolate covered expresso beans.
- Swap out the alcohol for your favorites including vanilla vodka, Baileys, whiskey, brandy etc.
- To make it sweeter, add some simple syrup.
White Russian with Coffee Recipe
I wanted to change up the original recipe to include cold brew coffee, my new favorite afternoon beverage. I love that cold brew coffee can now be found at the grocery store in the refrigerated section.
My favorite type contains a hint of chocolate. I like mixing milk and cold brew in a one to one ratio for a treat to get me through an afternoon at work.
White Russian Coffee Ingredient List
- Cold Brew Coffee
- Vodka
- Kahlua
- Heavy Cream (or half and half)
- Ice
Recipe FAQs
- White Russian ingredients include coffee liqueur, vodka, and some type of dairy product like milk, half and half or cream. This White Russian cocktail version also contains cold brew coffee.
- I make many of my favorite cocktails in mason jars. You can make this ahead, and then put the lid on it and take it to the party. It also makes it easier to get the portions correct because many mason jars have lines for ounces so you know how much you are putting in.
- Using the lines on a mason jar to make this coffee cocktail, I fill the jar to the 8 ounce line with cold brew coffee, 12 ounce line with vodka, 16 ounce line with Kahlua, and then to the top with heavy cream.
- To make this white Russian cocktail with coffee pretty, pour the cream in over the back of a spoon so that it layers at the top.
- You could also make this Dirty White Russian with milk instead of heavy cream. It will lighten things up a bit!
- Love Kahlua? Try our Chocolate Kahlua Bundt Cake!
- This would be a great cocktail for your next brunch. Serve it along side our Pumpkin Waffles, Grandma’s Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Prep Ahead Old Fashioned Oatmeal Pancakes, or Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins.
How to Make a Dirty White Russian
Step by Step
- Add ice to a glass or pint mason jar.
- Add two parts cold brew coffee, one part vodka, one part Kahlua and one part heavy cream. Stir.
- If desired, top with whipped topping or whipped cream.
For the full recipe steps and ingredient amounts for a white Russian with cold brew, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
What is a substitute for Kahlúa in a White Russian?
If you’re looking for a substitute for Kahlúa in a White Russian, you can try using a different coffee liqueur such as Tia Maria or Baileys Irish Cream. These liqueurs will provide a similar coffee flavor to enhance your cocktail.
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Dirty White Russian Cocktail – A White Russian with Coffee Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 parts cold brew coffee
- 1 part vodka
- 1 part Kahlua
- 1 part heavy cream
- ice
Instructions
- Fill a glass or pint mason jar with ice.
- Add 2 parts cold brew coffee, 1 part vodka, 1 part Kahlua and 1 part heavy cream.
- Mix and serve with a fun paper straw.
Notes
- White Russian ingredients include coffee liqueur, vodka, and some type of dairy product like milk, half and half or cream. This White Russian cocktail version also contains cold brew coffee.
- I make many of my favorite cocktails in mason jars. You can make this ahead, and then put the lid on it and take it to the party. It also makes it easier to get the portions correct because many mason jars have lines for ounces so you know how much you are putting in.
- I like using a mason jar with the ounce lines already on the jar. Using the lines to make this coffee cocktail, I fill the jar to the 8 ounce line with cold brew coffee, 12 ounce line with vodka, 16 ounce line with Kahlua, and then to the top with heavy cream.
- To make this cocktailpretty, pour the cream in over the back of a spoon so that it layers at the top, and serve with a fun paper straw.
- You could also make this Dirty White Russian with milk instead of heavy cream. It will lighten things up a bit, and is better for the waist-line!
- This would be a great cocktail for your next brunch. Serve it along side our Pumpkin Waffles, Grandma’s Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Prep Ahead Old Fashioned Oatmeal Pancakes, or Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins.
Nutrition
Love this recipe and sometimes kick it up to 2 parts vodka and add 1 part chocolate syrup. SOOOO GOOOD!
We like how you kick it up!