652545 Tue Sep 15 11:06:30 -0700 2009 27 36 Spirits 0 5031732 Hello all, I'd like to try my hand at making some White Russians this weekend, and there are jillions of recipes out there. Probably not as many variations as the Bloody Mary, but hey... So please take a moment to list me your favorite recipe. Many thanks in advance. Cheers! Dave Tue Sep 15 11:06:30 -0700 2009 1091686 Dave in the basement 1 5031756 huh? a white russian is just ice plus 3 things. although, a nice variation (too sweet for me) that a lot of WR fans love is to sub a vanilla vodka for the regular vodka. in rocks glass, build: ice, 1.5 oz kahlua, 1.5 oz vanilla vodka. top with cream (please use good cream). filbert garnish is optional. Tue Sep 15 11:12:18 -0700 2009 5031732 46030 soupkitten 1 5032237 i've seen some riffs on the WR using egg whites in place of the dairy. Tue Sep 15 14:00:01 -0700 2009 5031732 12603 ScubaSteve 2 5034571 Egg white is a great idea! Why not try making your own coffee liqueur instead of using name brand Kahlua? Wed Sep 16 11:44:13 -0700 2009 5032237 285478 sourcandy 3 5046365 If my falernum is not a complete disaster, I may try my hand at making my own coffee liqueur next. Lord knows there should be fewer ingredients. Do you have a favorite recipe, perchance? Mon Sep 21 11:15:03 -0700 2009 5034571 1091686 Dave in the basement 2 5037629 Oh, that is inspired! I was reading this thread lamenting not being able to have a WR again as I am relegated to a fat-free existence and then this stroke of genius. You just made chilly Fall nights by the fire FUN again :) Thu Sep 17 13:28:04 -0700 2009 5032237 105617 powderhound 3 5039663 You can use fat-free milk. While it's obviously not the same, it's definitely still enjoyable. Fri Sep 18 09:19:34 -0700 2009 5037629 92744 invinotheresverde 1 5034286 A White Russian is a pretty straight forward drink.I don't know of many variations.You could add some Bailey's Irish Cream and make a Mudslide. Wed Sep 16 10:24:22 -0700 2009 5031732 285965 TooLooseLaTrek 2 5034391 Thank you for the replies, everyone. I was told by a "real Russian" that his family's recipe for a White Russian is equal parts vodka, Kahlua, cream, and milk. Of course I am not sure that White Russians actually originated in Russia, so perhaps his opinion shouldn't be held in such high regard. LOL I am sure my wife will be on board if I add Bailey's to the mix, so I will give that a shot as well. I'll be skipping the filbert garnish since I have no idea what that is. :) Dave Wed Sep 16 10:51:06 -0700 2009 5034286 1091686 Dave in the basement 3 5034822 filberts=hazelnuts ;) Wed Sep 16 13:06:06 -0700 2009 5034391 46030 soupkitten 4 5037624 Using a grater, you can add a garnish of filbert, almonds, or nutmeg for a different taste. Thu Sep 17 13:26:51 -0700 2009 5034822 243273 pacheeseguy 3 5036423 Hazelnut! Of course! What about replacing all or part of the Kahlua with some Frangelico? Thu Sep 17 06:38:22 -0700 2009 5034391 285478 sourcandy 3 5036436 If you are using equal parts milk and cream, wouldn't half and half be the same thing? Thu Sep 17 06:43:23 -0700 2009 5034391 60603 TroyTempest 4 5046375 My wife ended up buying half-and-half, so I guess I'll see how things pan out. Of course she also had a few too many drinks over the weekend, so I may be trying these out by my lonesome tonight. :) Dave Mon Sep 21 11:17:20 -0700 2009 5036436 1091686 Dave in the basement 1 5034884 I had a friend that added sugar to his, making it a very sweet white russian, so we named it the Anna Kornikova Wed Sep 16 13:24:30 -0700 2009 5031732 154901 roro1831 2 5046368 I daresay that is nothing short of brilliant! Mon Sep 21 11:15:41 -0700 2009 5034884 1091686 Dave in the basement 1 5037573 With soymilk: White Vegetarian With rum: Blanco Cubano With coffee creamer: Caucasian With goat’s milk: White Canadian Thu Sep 17 13:13:37 -0700 2009 5031732 113217 ac106 2 5039674 Did the Dude use coffee creamer? I can't remember. Fri Sep 18 09:23:00 -0700 2009 5037573 92744 invinotheresverde 3 5039995 No, he poured some liquid milk product. Fri Sep 18 11:12:16 -0700 2009 5039674 60603 TroyTempest 4 5040387 Yes The Dude certainly made a White Russian with powdered non-dairy creamer Fri Sep 18 13:16:59 -0700 2009 5039995 113217 ac106 5 5040543 I just saw this about 2 weeks ago, I don't recall seeing him use powdered non-dairy. I'm going to have to go rent it again. Fri Sep 18 14:15:36 -0700 2009 5040387 60603 TroyTempest 3 5040037 The Dude is the gold standard of WRs. It's not just the drink, it's the attitude. Fri Sep 18 11:29:43 -0700 2009 5039674 243273 pacheeseguy 1 5037673 i hesitate to mention the ol' colorado bulldog. . . it's a white russian in a tall glass, topped with cola. a very popular sweet drink/starter drink. you can even put a cherry on top of this one. a bit like an alcoholic float. then of course you can also play with the flavorings of the fizzy soda-- use a good root beer, for example, or switch up the kahlua (though you probably still want a heavy, high sugar fruit based liqueur), paired with a gourmet hibiscus or guava pop. . . Thu Sep 17 13:39:01 -0700 2009 5031732 46030 soupkitten 1 5040006 I would highly recommend that you replace the Kahlua with Illy Coffee Liquor. It actually tastes like real coffee. Hard to find, but very worth it. Fri Sep 18 11:18:08 -0700 2009 5031732 83139 tnilsson 1 5047074 I would try orgeat in place of the dairy. It would give you the mouth feel for sure. Mon Sep 21 14:41:43 -0700 2009 5031732 13330 quazi 1 5073253 When I used to tend bar, I made a pretty, sweet drink (that one friend insisted tasted like strawberry Quik) by making a basic WR + a splash of creme de cassis. I miss tending bar - so many stupid combinations, so little $$$ output! Thu Oct 01 16:18:46 -0700 2009 5031732 20991 shanagain 1 5077941 http://www.jacobgrier.com/blog/archives/2775.html Sun Oct 04 08:09:26 -0700 2009 5031732 12603 ScubaSteve 2 5100006 Love the name (El Dude!), but tequila and I are no longer friends. Thanks for trying, though! Dave Tue Oct 13 11:21:36 -0700 2009 5077941 1091686 Dave in the basement