Irish Cream White Russian co*cktail Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can I use Irish cream instead of Kahlúa? ›

Baileys is creamy and derives its taste from cream, cocoa, and Irish Whiskey. Kahlua is dark without the creaminess of Baileys and is made with 100 percent arabica coffee, rum, and sugar. While acceptable, swapping out Baileys for Kahlua in a co*cktail recipe will produce quite different taste results.

It's hard to screw up a White Russian, but follow these tips for a sure-proof drink: If the cream is too much for you, swap it out for whole milk or half-and-half. Avoid low-fat milk, skim milk, and non-dairy milks with a low fat content, otherwise the drink will curdle.

The Espresso Martini, just like the White Russian, prominently features coffee liqueur.

Kahlua is what makes it a white Russian, but if you substituted another coffee liqueur, it would still be considered a white Russian. You might be able to substitute with a shot of espresso, but you'll have to add some sweetener because Kahlua is sweet.

The Kahlua alcohol percentage is around 20%—slightly higher than Baileys alcohol content which is typically 17%. Kahlua and Baileys are versatile liqueurs that make delicious co*cktails when combined with other ingredients.

There are many differences between these two drinks and they're all pretty important to take into account! Taste; Kahlua has a very intense coffee flavor, while Baileys is creamier and sweeter. Origin; Kahlua is made in Mexico while Baileys comes from Ireland.

Kahlua substitutes: Try swapping out the coffee liqueur with crème de cacao or amaretto.

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.

Dip the straw tip into the vodka and slowly release your top finger. The Bailey's will curdle a little bit due to the lime juice and you should be able to make strands of Bailey's.

Coconut milk – Classic white Russian co*cktails are made with heavy cream. For the best vegan substitute, I highly recommend full-fat canned coconut milk. It's equally as creamy and the coconut flavor is not overpowering.

What does the dude call a White Russian? ›

Throughout the movie, it appears as the beverage of choice for the protagonist, Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski. On a number of occasions he refers to the drink as a "Caucasian".

A White Russian is made with vodka, coffee liqueur and cream served with ice. A Caucasian is the name used by the Big Lebowski (in the movie of the same name) for a White Russian. A White Russian is also the name for a person from Belarus (the name of the country in Russian literally means White Russia).

If you are able to use alcohol then you could use another coffee-flavoured liqueur, such as Kahlua. If you are unable to use alcohol then black coffee would be the best alternative. Use a regular strength coffee rather than a strong espresso.

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.

Black Cold Brew is another popular Kahlúa alternative. The liqueur contains Arabica coffee, some cane sugar, and Australian wheat vodka. The Mr. Black Cold Brew website suggests that fans use the brand in co*cktails such as a Coffee Negroni or Cold Brew Old Fashioned.

This espresso martini recipe differs from classic ones for two main reasons: (1) we use Baileys Irish Cream to make it super creamy and smooth, and (2) there is no Kahlua, simple syrup, or rum in this recipe.

If you prefer to omit the Kahlúa liqueur, you can replace it with an equal amount of strong brewed coffee or espresso to maintain the coffee flavor in the cake.