Irish Cream White Russian Cocktail Recipe

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Irish Cream White Russian Cocktail – a delicious twist on the classic cocktail with Irish cream, Kahlua, and vodka for a cold creamy cocktail that is easy to make and so delicious!

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White Russians with Baileys

Irish Cream White Russians are perfect for holidays – or anytime youโ€™d like a drink that is sweet and comforting. This cocktail is cold, creamy, and delicious – and tastes just like a milkshake, just not as thick! Weโ€™re taking the classic White Russian flavor and adding Irish Cream to it – for a Baileyโ€™s kick that is dessert-worthy! These Irish White Russians are pretty and easy to mix up, so they are great for a party, or a cozy night in.

Even though this drink is on ice, the creaminess is rich enough to make this drink perfect in warm or cold weather – we love it at Christmas, or to celebrate Saint Patricks Day, or even at night in summer outside by the firepit!

I hope you love these white Russians as much as I do – and if youโ€™d like to try another version, check out our Caramel White Russian Cocktail Recipe! Our Rumchata Hot Cocoa Cocktail Recipe is also out of this world delicious!

Outside of being one of the main characters of one of my favorite cult movies – White Russian Cocktails are insanely delicious, creamy, almost dessert like drinks. They are milky – but not thick – and taste almost like a cookies and creme milkshake. White Russians are perfect to sip for dessert or at a party!

Much like Moscow Mules, White Russians didnโ€™t originate anywhere near Russia – they are from a cocktail bar in Los Angeles! Since they include vodka, they took on their Russian moniker – and have taken over ever since!

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How To Make White Russians

We love this cocktail for how easy it is – you donโ€™t need any specialty equipment outside of a spoon, and the liquors.

  • 1ยฝ ounce Irish cream
  • 1 ounce vodka
  • 1 ounce kahlua
  • 1 ounce heavy cream
  • Maraschino cherry, for garnish
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  • If youโ€™re looking for a way to get perfect pebble ice, you can buy a pebble ice machine, or silicone pebble ice trays.
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Recipe FAQ’s

Can I pre-mix Irish White Russians?

I pre-mix vodka and Kahlua for White Russians – but I wouldnโ€™t add the Baileys or cream/half and half until youโ€™re ready to drink.

Can I Use Milk in a White Russian?

If you donโ€™t have cream you can use milk or half and half – but not low-fat milk or milk substitute – or the drink will curdle.

Will a White Russian Curdle?

Is there a dairy free alternative?

If you need a reliable non-dairy alternative to cream, use coconut milk at a 1:1 ratio. Baileyโ€™s has a delicious almond milk version you can use, too!

Other Delicious Cocktails Youโ€™ll Love

If you love these creamy Baileys White Russians, be sure to check out some of our other favorite cocktails.

We love this crisp and cool Port and Tonic recipe, our to-die-for Hot Buttered Rum Cider, or our Traditional French Vin Chaud (Mulled Wine) Recipe!

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5 from 2 votes

Irish Cream White Russian Cocktail Recipe

By: Courtney O’Dell
Servings: 1 drink
Prep: 2 minutes
Total: 2 minutes
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Classic White Russians get a holiday/St. Patty's day twist with the addition of Irish Cream. Made with three different alcohols and heavy cream, this is a rich and indulgent cocktail!

Ingredients 

  • 1ยฝ ounce Irish cream
  • 1 ounce vodka
  • 1 ounce kahlua
  • 1 ounce heavy cream
  • Maraschino cherry, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Add all ingredients to an old fashioned rocks glass over ice and stir.
  • Garnish with a maraschino cherry and enjoy.

Notes

I prefer the addition of cream in this because it makes it extra creamy, however, if you prefer, you can substitute the cream for more Irish Cream.
Irish Cream coffee creamer is also a delicious substitute if you want the drink to be sweeter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 15mgSugar: 31g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
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About Courtney

Courtney loves to share great wine, good food, and loves to explore far flung places- all while masting an everyday elegant and easy style at lifestyle blog Sweet Cโ€™s Designs. Sweet C's devoted to finding the best food and drinks you'll want to make or find, around the world!

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