White Russian

noun

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: a cocktail made of vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream or milk

Examples of White Russian in a Sentence

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Pumpkin spice season isn’t just for lattes—bring the flavor from coffee to cocktail hour with our twist on a White Russian. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025 Cold-brew, ice, Kahlua and cream, stirred together in a rocks glass to make a variation on a White Russian. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 What we’re left with is a cocktail that’s a full-fledged neo-classic, the indulgence of a White Russian or a Brandy Alexander with nearly the refinement of a Manhattan. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of White Russian was in 1659

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“White Russian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/White%20Russian. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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