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White Russian With Kahlua Recipe

Published: May 14, 2023 · Modified: Jan 31, 2024 by Nataša · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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This classic Kahlua White Russian has a creamy and rich coffee taste. Made with just a few ingredients and two minutes, this White Russian with Kahlua recipe is always a crowd’s favorite!

White Russian with a cinnamon stick in a glass.

This classic drink is full of flavor. It’s one of my favorite options to serve over the holidays! It’s so easy to make, and it tastes great. Let me show you my tips and tricks for this creamy White Russian cocktail!

Are you in the mood for some rich and delicious cocktails? Try the s’mores martini or Bailey’s espresso martini. They both offer a dessert-like experience in a glass!

Some other festive cocktails and martinis to try are our salted caramel martini, Bailey’s mint martini, peppermint espresso martini, chai espresso martini, pumpkin spice espresso martini, gin espresso martini, raspberry chocolate martini, or Godiva chocolate martini.

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Ingredients

White Russian ingredients.
  • Vodka: I used Tito’s vodka as in my other cocktail recipes. You can use any vodka you prefer.
  • Kahlua: Kahlua is a classic for this cocktail recipe. It has a smooth and rich coffee taste.
  • Half-and-half: I used half-and-half for this classic cocktail. It goes so well with the coffee liqueur and vodka. It gives such a pleasant creamy taste.
  • Ice: We need a few ice cubes to add to the glass before pouring the liqueur and cream.

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

You can make this classic cocktail in just 2 minutes!

  1. Add ice halfway to the lowball glass.
  2. Add Kahlua and vodka.
  3. Pour the half-and-half and gently stir with the bar spoon to get the swirl effect.
White Russian pouring the creamer into the glass.
White Russian in a glass head-on shot.

Substitutions and Variations

  • If you want to cut down the calories, use milk instead or make it the Black Russian.
  • Want to add more creaminess? Replace the half-and-half with the heavy cream instead. This will give it an additional creaminess and a fantastic swirl effect when you gently stir the drink with the spoon.
  • Don’t like a coffee taste? Use Baileys Irish Cream (the Original) instead of Kahlua.
White Russian in a glass shot overhead.
White Russian in a glass with a cinnamon stick on a marble coaster.

Other Cocktail Recipes You’ll Love

  • Baileys Mint Martini
  • S’mores Martini
  • Peppermint Espresso Martini
  • Gin Espresso Martini
  • Baileys Espresso Martini
  • Godiva Chocolate Martini

Related

Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

  • Baileys mint martini in a glass with whipping cream.
    Baileys Mint Martini
  • Bailey's espresso martini in a coupe glass with garnishes.
    Baileys Espresso Martini
  • Gin espresso martini head on shot.
    Gin Espresso Martini
  • Peppermint espresso martini with peppermint candy.
    Peppermint Espresso Martini

Recipe

White Russian with a cinnamon stick in a glass.

White Russian with Kahlua Recipe

Nataša
This classic Kahlua White Russian has a creamy and rich coffee taste. Made with just a few ingredients and two minutes, this White Russian with Kahlua recipe is always a crowd's favorite!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 3 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 341 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 bar spoon
  • 1 jigger (to measure the liqueur)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 1.5 oz Kahlua
  • 3.5 oz half-and-half
  • ice cubes
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Instructions
 

  • Add ice halfway to the old-fashioned lowball glass.
  • Add vodka and Kahlua.
  • Pour half-and-half and gently stir with the bar spoon.

Notes

  • If you want to make a stronger cocktail, cut down the half-and-half.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 131mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 351IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 0.1mg
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Comments

  1. Elizabeth Malcolm

    December 13, 2024 at 3:20 pm

    5 stars
    Love this wonderful classic drink!

    Reply
    • Natasa

      December 14, 2024 at 7:01 pm

      Hi Liz, I appreciate the comment. I’m glad you like it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Debra Stanley

    September 26, 2024 at 5:39 pm

    5 stars
    love it.

    Reply
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