White Russian Cocktail

Duos & Trios (Liqueur Forward) • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Velvet Brew Martini cocktail containing Ketel One Vodka, Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Single cream / half-and-half in a Old-Fashioned.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Ketel One Vodka or alternative
1.00 fl oz Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur or alternative

Other Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Single cream / half-and-half

Directions

Add ice to shaker
Add vodka and coffee liqueur to shaker
Shake well with ice
Fill old-fashioned glass with ice
Strain mixture into ice-filled glass
Float lightly whipped cream on top
Dust with grated nutmeg

Cocktail Description

The White Russian Cocktail is what happens when your morning coffee routine and evening cocktail hour have a delicious, indulgent love child.

This luxurious concoction combines the clean profile of Ketel One vodka with the rich, roasted complexity of Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, all crowned with a silky layer of cream that slowly integrates into the drink as you sip. The flavor experience starts with a gentle coffee aroma enhanced by freshly grated nutmeg, followed by a perfectly balanced sweetness and bitterness from the coffee liqueur, with the vodka providing a smooth alcoholic backbone. It's surprisingly simple to make—just a quick shake of the spirits and a careful float of cream—making it perfect for both casual entertaining and sophisticated nightcaps. The White Russian Cocktail shines as an after-dinner drink, particularly following hearty meals featuring chocolate desserts, but it's equally at home alongside savory dishes with caramelized flavors like a well-seared steak or roasted root vegetables. Served in an old-fashioned glass over ice, it's a year-round pleaser that feels especially comforting during cooler months.