Cold Brew White Russian Cocktail

What's better than a classic White Russian? Try this Cold Brew White Russian recipe, with a bit stronger base, topped with cold brew coffee and frothed cream. The cold brew both lightens and flavors the drink beautifully.

Here's the basic recipe and technique, and a few easy variations.

COLD BREW WHITE RUSSIAN COCKTAIL RECIPE

Yield: One tall, strong cocktail

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 ounces vodka

• 2 ounces coffee flavored liqueur

• Cold brew coffee, divided in two; 1 ounce for shaker, and 3-4 ounces to top the cocktail

• 1.5 ounces of frothed cream (froth with a frothing whisk, or shake cream vigorously in a container to aerate)

• dash of espresso powder or dark cocoa powder

  
  

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice. Add in vodka, coffee liqueur, and one ounce of cold brew coffee. Shake well for 20-30 seconds.

2. Pour into a highball glass filled with crushed ice. Top with the remaining 3-4 ounces of cold brew coffee, then slowly add the frothed cream.

3. Sprinkle with espresso or cocoa powder.

For a Cold Brew Black Russian - skip the frothed cream

Many liqueurs pair well with coffee, so have fun playing with the base recipe!