White Russian

Official drink of ‘the Dude’, the White Russian is actually a variation of another cocktail called the Black Russian.  The Black Russian is a type of cocktail referred to as a ‘lowball’, or a two-liquor drink.  It’s recipe only contains vodka and Khalúa.  However, somewhere along the line a daring drinker decided to spice things up by adding cream.  The cream adds a thickness to the cocktail and goes very well with Khalúa, a coffee flavored liqueur. 

Here’s the recipe:

• 1 ½ oz vodka
• ½ oz Kahlúa
• 1 oz cream

Directions: 

Combine vodka and Khalúa in a rocks glass with ice. Gently pour the cream on top of the cocktail to create a ‘float’ effect.  Stir as desired.