Food Recipes How to Make a White Russian, the Deliciously Decadent Cocktail That Only Requires 3 Ingredients White Russian—an old-school classic cocktail that every home bartender needs under their belt. By Betty Gold Betty Gold Betty Gold is a food writer and editor with more than a decade’s experience working on titles such as Food Network Magazine, Bon Appetit, and Good Housekeeping. She is the former senior digital food editor at Real Simple and is currently overseeing all food and nutritional content for Well+Good as senior food editor. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2022 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email White Russian Cocktail shot in a flat art deco style on a graphic turquoise and grey background with a defined shadow. Photo: Getty Images Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1 cocktail Jump to recipe Creamy, coffee-flavored, and incredibly easy to make, White Russians have garnered a cult-following from Kahlúa and Big Lebowski fans alike. The recipe requires only three ingredients: vodka, Kahlúa, and heavy cream. Think of it as an adult version of a milkshake, with endless opportunity to customize to your palate. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, or (dare we say) pumpkin spice to dial up the flavor. Love chocolate? Add some syrup. No heavy cream on hand? Swap in whole milk, soy, or oat. How to Make Cocktail Syrups at Home Ingredients 2 ounces vodka 1 ounce Kahlúa 1 ounce heavy cream Directions Fill a cocktail glass—preferably a rocks or Old Fashioned glass—with ice. Pour the vodka and Kahlúa over the ice. Top with the heavy cream and stir to combine. Print