White Russian cocktail belongs to the group of drinks that combine pleasant milky notes and a rich taste of alcohol. He became very popular after the release of the film "Big Lebowski." This is the favorite cocktail of the protagonist Jeffrey Lebowski, played by the talented actor Jeff Bridges.
Before this film, the drink was in demand exclusively among the female half of humanity. But at present, the White Russian cocktail has become widespread among the male representatives. The recipe, despite the name of the drink, was not invented in Russia and has nothing to do with this country. But it is worth noting that the main component is vodka - traditional Russian alcohol.
Drinks combining alcohol and dairy products are one of the most popular among Western consumers. The ingredients included are so standard that it’s easy to mix the White Russian alcoholic cocktail at home. The recipe for its preparation is very simple, so any housewife will cope with it.
History of occurrence
The cocktail received its name thanks to the White Guards, who at the beginning of the 20th century massively went abroad because of the political situation in Russia. I had to emigrate in connection with the defeat during the civil war. Until now, the White Guards are considered the founders of vodka, because it was because of them that it gained popularity abroad and they began to add it to a huge number of drinks.
Thanks to this trend, cocktails began to spread rapidly abroad, and then they reached the territory of Russia. This is especially true for the drink "White Russian". The recipe for this cocktail is based on a mixture of coffee liqueur, strong alcohol and whipped cream.
Taste
The drink has a sweet, pleasant creamy taste. The strength and spiciness of the cocktail gives vodka. It also creates other alcoholic beverages. Whipped cream makes the structure of the cocktail easy, so it is well drunk. Alcoholic drinks with a milky taste are very fond of women, although many men will like it too.
Cocktail variations
Currently, there are several variations of the cocktail "White Russian". The recipe for each of them is slightly different from each other. Let's consider some of them:
- When cocoa, special liquor, gin and vodka are added to the drink, you can create a completely new cocktail. Currently, it is called the Polar Bear. It was very popular in the last century, especially in the 50s. After a while, the recipe was slightly modified. It should be noted that the improved drink began to be called "White Russian". It happened in 1965. Thanks to what he began to be included in the list provided by the association of bartenders of the international category.
- If you replace vodka with rum, you can get a drink with the name "White Cuban". And if for whiskey - it will be called "White trash."
- Also in the cocktail, you can change not only the main ingredient. For example, if you replace coffee liqueur with cherry, the taste of the White Russian cocktail will also completely change. The recipe for such a drink is the exotic name "Blue Russian".
- When replacing whipped cream with chocolate liquor, you can get a drink with the name "Dirty Russian", and if you add "Bailey" instead, it will be called "Russian Blonde."
The top of the cocktail can be decorated with grated chocolate, small nuts and add a little cinnamon.
In the process of preparing a drink for women, pour coffee or chocolate liquor. In this case, you get a gentle, tasty cocktail called "White Russian". A recipe for men contains a lot more alcohol.
Recipe
This drink has won the hearts of many gourmets. It has become very popular, so it is cooked in many bars. But few people know that the history of the White Russian cocktail began on November 21, 1965. On this day, the recipe for an alcoholic beverage first appeared in print. In the first version, the cocktail consisted of half a glass of vodka, the second part was coffee liquor. A teaspoon of cream was added to the cocktail on top.
Today it will not be difficult to independently prepare a white Russian cocktail. The composition contains 3 main ingredients: vodka, coffee liquor and cream. This drink will amaze everyone with its unique taste. To prepare a cocktail, you need to observe the proportions: 50 ml of vodka, 25 ml of liqueur from Kalua coffee and as many well-whipped cream.
Cooking steps
Many lovers of fine drinks do not know how to make a cocktail with vodka. In this case, the recipe is what you need. At home, you can easily make a similar drink. The recipe does not require special skills from the average person.
- First, vodka with coffee liquor is poured into a special glass and ice is added.
- The composition should be well stirred with a bar spoon.
- Then, cream is laid out on top of the resulting drink.
- The drink is served with a special long straw.
The basic rule when preparing a cocktail is that all the ingredients are not recommended to mix with each other.
How to use?
The White Russian cocktail should be drunk after a hearty meal. This is necessary so that a person does not get drunk due to the large amount of strong alcohol contained in the drink.
There are several ways to use:
- Step or step. For this method, a cocktail is usually prepared in layers. A tube is inserted into it, and they drink it from layer to layer. This will help to feel the diversity of the taste of such a wonderful cocktail.
- Mix This method is preferable for women. Before use, the cocktail should be mixed and drunk in small sips, stretching the pleasure. Also, you need to add more ice to the drink and mix in a shaker.
- Frozen. He got this name due to the fact that during cooking all the ingredients are mixed with a lot of ice. Due to this, the taste of the drink becomes less saturated.
Whichever of the proposed species you choose, they all have an exquisite taste and will appeal to any person. A cocktail has a tonic effect on the body, but this is only if a moderate amount has been drunk.