Peppermint White Russian co*cktail Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between a White Russian and a Black Russian drink? ›

The Black Russian is a simple, two-ingredient co*cktail that consists of vodka and coffee liqueur. It's the forebearer to the more popular White Russian, which follows the same base but includes cream.

Substitutions and Variations:

Schnapps - you can use peppermint schnapps or vodka! The Smirnoff peppermint twist vodka is perfect for this.

The White Russian came about in the 1960s when someone added a bit of cream to the Black Russian, rendering it white. Neither drink is actually Russian in origin—the Black Russian itself is thought to have originated in Belgium, where it was first created for a U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg.

Peppermint schnapps is less sweet, has a more intense mint flavor, and typically contains more alcohol. Crème de menthe is not creamy—crème refers to the thickness due to a lot of sugar—and it's almost too sweet to drink alone. The gentler mint flavor and lower proof make it more versatile in co*cktails.

Vodka: The strong flavors of the other ingredients in a White Russian will disguise any impurities in the vodka used, so use your favorite well vodka and not the finest one in your bar. There are many great-tasting and inexpensive vodkas available to choose from.

The Colorado Bulldog is a popular mixed drink that's very similar to a White Russian. Though it's unknown how it got its name or who first created it, this simple fizzy co*cktail is very tasty.

Rumple Minze is a German-style liqueur brand, best known for peppermint schnapps.

Pour two ounces of vodka into a clean Bernadin jar. Add one teaspoon of peppermint extract to 20 oz vodka. If you add more vodka make sure you increase the peppermint extract. If you're adding red food colouring this is the time to do it.

Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Vodka 4.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value.

Throughout the movie, it appears as the beverage of choice for the protagonist, Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski. On a number of occasions he refers to the drink as a "Caucasian".

Does Kahlúa go bad? ›

For Kahlúa Original, we recommend a shelf life of 4 years. Actually, the product will be good for many more years, but the coffee impact fades over time so it won't give you the full flavor impact. Also, if you were to receive an old bottle of Kahlúa, you have to make sure it has never been opened or tampered with.

Old Fashioned glass

White Russian / Drinkware

Crème de menthe is not the same as peppermint schnapps - even though the production methods are similar (e.g. - the product of a grain alcohol and added flavours). Peppermint schnapps has a higher alcohol content and a more intense, less sweet flavour than crème de menthe.

Schnapps can definitely be enjoyed straight. While you can enjoy any flavor of schnapps at any given time, certain flavors may work better in different settings. For example, peppermint might be the perfect flavor for winter drinks. Enjoy the sweet flavors from peach schnapps during the spring and summer months.

Liqueurs and Cordials. The shelf life of a liqueur (e.g., schnapps, amaretto, and triple sec) is more temperamental. These spirits contain sugar and other ingredients that can spoil, some are more problematic than others. Generally, you'll want to discard open bottles after about 18 months.

If you've ever wondered how to make a black Russian co*cktail, it's easy! Just combine vodka (the quintessential Russian spirit) with the dark coffee-flavored liqueur (Kahlua).

The traditional co*cktail known as a black Russian, which first appeared in 1949, becomes a white Russian with the addition of cream.

Vodka. The main Russian alcoholic drink has always been vodka ever since it appeared in the 15th century. Vodka is made from grains and purified spring water.

The terms "White Russian" and "Caucasian" refer to the same co*cktail.