: a cocktail made of vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream or milk
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Pineapple and tequila steer a White Russian in an unlikely balmy direction.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026 While not a perfect copy of the original White Russian, this virgin take rings many of the same sensory bells.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025 Try a caramel swirl White Russian by replacing your regular go-tocoffee liqueur with Kahlunkin, paired with a glass rimemd with sugar.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 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