Coffee Cream White Russian
A rich and smooth cocktail combining bold coffee liqueur with creamy dairy and crisp vodka for a luxurious finish. This recipe, ready in about 3 minutes, brings together vodka, coffee liqueur, heavy cream for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 230 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz heavy cream
- enough to fill glass ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a rocks glass with large ice cubes to chill thoroughly.
- Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz vodka over the ice followed by 1 oz coffee liqueur.
- Step 3: Gently float 1 oz heavy cream on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
- Step 4: Serve with a short stirring spoon so the drinker can blend the cream into the coffee mixture as desired.
- Step 5: Optionally, garnish with a few coffee beans on the cream layer for aroma.









