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Espresso White Russian

Medium

Richly scented with a chocolate edge, a touch of slight bitterness and creamy texture, the Smirnoff Espresso White Russian turns two ingredients – vodka and coffee liqueur – into one thanks to Smirnoff Espresso Vodka.
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About this recipe

A modern classic, the White Russian was first mentioned in California’s Oakland Tribune newspaper in 1965 as part of an advert for coffee liqueur brand Coffee Southern. But it came back into favour thanks to being the drink of choice for Jeff Bridges’ character The Dude in cult 1998 film The Big Lebowski, and was enjoyed by character Maurice Moss in 2006 UK TV sitcom The IT Crowd. Now this 21st century version has Smirnoff Espresso Vodka as the base of a great drink. The White Russian is in fact a progression of 1949 cocktail the Black Russian, which mixes vodka and coffee liqueur – and in which a serve of Smirnoff Espresso Vodka can be used in place of both as in the White Russian. The ‘Russian’ part of the name comes from the traditional association of vodka with the Slavic nation and cream is added in the White Russian to give its characteristic colour and fuller body. However, Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur adds both the texture and vital richness that is part of the White Russian, plus hints of vanilla that make the Smirnoff Espresso White Russian a multi-layered, delicious drink. There are several variations on the White Russian, including a White Canadian, which uses goats’ milk and a White Cuban that’s made with rum instead of vodka. The Blind Russian is so-called because it doesn’t contain any mixers, in a combination of Irish cream liqueur, vodka and coffee liqueur. Serve in a martini glass at a party to impress your guests with a cocktail that combines both great looks and exceptional flavour.

Ingredients for

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25ml.
Smirnoff® Espresso Flavoured Vodka
25ml.
Baileys® Coffee Irish Cream Liqueur
25ml.
Milk
3piece(s)
Coffee Bean
➤ 1.5 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

1 x
Short Glass
1 x
Jigger
1 x
Strainer

How to make

Fill a mixing glass with ice.

Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
Add Smirnoff Espresso Vodka, Baileys with a hint of Coffee Flavour and milk to the glass

Using a jigger, measure 25ml Smirnoff Espresso Vodka, 25ml Baileys with a hint of Coffee Flavour and 25ml full-fat milk into a short glass.
Stir thoroughly.

Stir until the mixture is well-combined.
Strain into a glass filled with ice.

Using a cocktail strainer, strain into an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice cubes.
Garnish with chocolate-covered coffee beans.

Place 3 chocolate-covered coffee beans on top of the drink to garnish.

Be a good host

Everyone loves a bit of finger food and designated drivers will appreciate some fancy soft drinks.
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Espresso White Russian

About this recipe

Ingredients for

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How to make

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Smirnoff® Dark Roasted Espresso Flavoured Vodka

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