The White Russian cocktail is so popular that it is often mentioned in various films or songs. It is also interesting that this drink was not invented in Russia, it got its name abroad in the thirties of the last century, because they called the White Guards there (White Russian), and even then Russian vodka was gaining more and more popularity in the market.
White Russian cocktail is loved by many, so it is known to the general public. It is prepared and served not only in restaurants or bars, but also with a large number of culinary at home, for example, for guests. The composition of this drink is to some extent revealed in its unusual name. Since Russians traditionally use vodka, it is part of the cocktail. In addition, this includes coffee liqueur, but it can be replaced with cocoa cream, in which case the strength of the drink will be slightly lower. The last ingredient is cream, due to which this name is inherent in this alcoholic drink.
Today, there are several ways to make a White Russian cocktail. One of them is quite simple, so it is used at home, it involves mixing all the components in a shaker. Thus, the drink has the form of a uniform foam, which is sprinkled with chocolate chips on top.
Another way to make a cocktail is multi-layered. Ice is put in a glass, liquor is poured on top, after it - vodka and cream is placed on top.
In the event that for any reason there is no cream, they are replaced with milk. Often used coffee liqueur, which is part of cocktails, in particular the White Russian, is Kahula. Very often in recipes you can find this ingredient instead of the usual coffee liquor. Instead of vodka, whiskey or rum is often used. By the way, this alcoholic drink contributed to the appearance of similar cocktails, it was only necessary to replace some of the ingredients as a result of the experiment, and you could get a new taste.
Let us consider in more detail how the White Russian cocktail is prepared at home.
Ingredients: fifty grams of vodka, twenty grams of Kahula liquor, thirty grams of cream, a few ice cubes and lemon slices.
Ice is put in a cocktail glass, filling it in two-thirds. Then pour vodka and liquor, mix everything, and put a layer of cream on top and decorate with lemon slices.
To make the taste of the drink softer, you can take all the ingredients in equal parts, for example, thirty grams each. Instead of lemon slices, chocolate chips are often used to decorate
In many bars and restaurants, a white Russian cocktail is prepared as follows: in a shaker, one spoon of sugar, one part of vodka, one part of coffee liqueur, two tablespoons of coconut powder are mixed. A drink is poured into a glass, several ice cubes are added, two parts of cream or cream foam, and sometimes ice cream or chocolate syrup.
Thus, the White Russian cocktail is one of the most favorite alcoholic drinks of bartenders. The combination of alcoholic components gives it strength, and cream or milk - a delicate aftertaste.
In our time, there are many other cocktails prepared based on the traditional White Russian. So, for example, if you replace the cream with kefir, you can get a Dirty Russian cocktail, and if with chocolate syrup, an alcoholic drink Cocaine Lady. You can give free rein to imagination and come up with your own cocktail composition.
Alcoholic cocktails continue to gain popularity around the world. They are served both in various drinking establishments and at home for guests or loved ones, in the case of preparing a gala dinner or for a special occasion. And the one who tried it once, will surely try the second one.