White Russian

Ingredients

1.5oz Coffee Whiskey
1.5oz Cold brew coffee
3/4oz Kahlua
1oz Cream
Optional garnish of chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
2. Add 1.5 oz of MurLarkey Coffee Whiskey.
3. Add 1.5 oz of cold brew coffee.
4. Add ¾ oz of Kahlúa.
5. Add Cream
6. Stir gently to combine and chill.
7. Optional: garnish with a dusting of chocolate shavings or a few coffee beans.

History

The White Russian is a younger cousin to the Black Russian, first appearing in print in the 1965 Oakland Tribune. It’s essentially the same drink with cream floated on top — a small addition that completely changes the cocktail’s personality. The drink remained a quiet menu staple for decades until 1998, when the Coen brothers’ cult-classic film The Big Lebowski sent it back into the spotlight thanks to Jeff Bridges’ character, “The Dude.” Today it remains a forever-cool sipper, especially in this MurLarkey version that swaps traditional vodka for coffee whiskey for added depth.