Alcoholic drinks: cocktail "White Russian"

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 the so-called White Russians were there, and at that time Russian vodka was gaining popularity in the market.

Cocktail White Russian 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 a large number of culinary specialists at home, for example, for guests. The composition of this drink is revealed to some extent in its unusual name. Since Russians traditionally use vodka, it is part of the cocktail. In addition, there is a coffee liqueur, but it can be replaced with cocoa cream, in this case the strength of the drink will be somewhat lower. The last ingredient is cream, thanks to which, this alcoholic beverage has such a name.

To date, there are several ways to prepare a White Russian cocktail. One of them is quite simple, so it is used at home, it involves mixing all the components in the shaker. Thus, the drink has the appearance of a homogeneous foam, which is topped with chocolate chips.

Another way of making a cocktail is multi-layer. The ice is put in a glass, the liquor is poured on top, after it - vodka and cream is placed from above.

In the event that, for some reason, there is no cream, they are replaced with milk. Often used coffee liqueur, which is part of cocktails, in particular, White Russian, is Kahula. Very often in recipes you can find this ingredient instead of the usual liqueur of coffee. Instead of vodka, whiskey or rum is often used. By the way, this alcoholic drink contributed to the appearance of related 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 liqueur, thirty grams of cream, several ice cubes and lemon slices.

In a glass for cocktails lay ice, filling it in two thirds. Then pour vodka and liqueur, mix everything, and put a layer of cream on top and decorate with lemon wedges.

To taste the drink was 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 mix one spoonful of sugar, one part of vodka, one part of coffee liqueur, two spoons of coconut powder. In a glass pour a drink, add a few ice cubes, two pieces of cream or cream foam, and sometimes ice cream or chocolate syrup.

Thus, the cocktail White Russian is one of the most favorite alcoholic beverages for bartenders. The combination of alcoholic components gives it strength, and cream or milk is a gentle aftertaste.

Nowadays, a lot of other cocktails, prepared on the basis of the traditional White Russian, have appeared. So, for example, if you replace the cream with kefir, you can get a cocktail Dirty Russian, and if chocolate syrup - an alcoholic drink Cocaine Lady. You can give vent to your imagination and come up with your own cocktail.

Alcoholic cocktails continue to gain popularity around the world. They are served both in various drinking establishments, as well as at home for guests or close people, in case of preparing a festive dinner or for a special occasion. And the one who tried it once, will certainly try the second one.