Difficulty
Easy
White Russian
The Dude's drink. Vodka, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream in a lusciously indulgent cocktail that's as easy as it is satisfying.
01 Ingredients
02 Method
Fill a rocks glass with a large ice cube.
Pour in vodka and coffee liqueur.
Float the heavy cream by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon.
Don't stir — let the layers mix as you drink.
The White Russian: The Dude Abides
The White Russian was relatively obscure until the 1998 Coen Brothers film The Big Lebowski, where “The Dude” drinks countless variations throughout the movie.
The Float Technique
Pouring cream over a spoon allows it to float on top. As you drink, it gradually mixes — creating an evolving flavor experience from sip to sip.
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