Cocktail "White Russian": recipe and stages of preparation

White Russian cocktail refers to a group of drinks that combine pleasant milk notes and a rich taste of alcohol. He became very popular after the release of the movie "Big Lebowski." This is the most favorite cocktail of the main character Jeffrey Lebowski, played by talented actor Jeff Bridges.

Prior to this film, the drink was in demand exclusively among the female half of humanity. But at the present time among the representatives of the male the cocktail "White Russian" was widely distributed. The recipe of the preparation, 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 that combine alcohol and dairy products - one of the most sought after by Western consumers. Ingredients included in the composition are so standard that it's easy to mix the alcoholic cocktail "White Russian" at home. The recipe for its preparation is very simple, so any hostess can cope with it.

History of occurrence

The cocktail got its name thanks to the White Guards, who at the beginning of the 20th century, because of the political situation in Russia, went abroad massively. It was necessary to emigrate in connection with the defeat during the Civil War. Until now, the White Guards are considered the founders of vodka, because it is because of them that it gained popularity abroad and it was added to a huge number of drinks.

Thanks to this trend, cocktails began to spread rapidly abroad first, and then already reached the territory of Russia. This is especially true of the drink "White Russian". The recipe for this cocktail is based on mixing liqueur from coffee, spirits and whipped cream.

Taste

The drink has a sweet sweet creamy taste. The vodka gives the strength and sharpness of the cocktail. Based on it, other alcoholic beverages are also created. Whipped cream makes the structure of the cocktail easy, so it is good to drink. Alcoholic drinks with milk taste are very fond of women, although to many men they will be to taste.

Variations of cocktails

Currently, there are several variations of the cocktail "White Russian". The recipe for cooking each of them is slightly different from each other. Let's consider some of them:

1. When adding cocoa, special liquor, gin and vodka to the drink, you can create a completely new cocktail. Now it is called "Polar Bear". It was very popular in the last century, especially in the 50's. After a while the recipe was changed a little. It should be noted that the refined drink began to bear the name "White Russian". It happened in 1965. Due to what he began to be included in the list provided by the international barmen association.
2. If you replace vodka with rum, you can get a drink called "White Cuban". And if on whiskey - it will be called "White garbage".
3. Also in the cocktail you can change not only the main ingredient. For example, if you replace the coffee liqueur with cherry, the taste of the cocktail "White Russian" will also completely change. The recipe for this drink is exotic name "Blue Russian".
4. When replacing whipped cream with chocolate liqueur, you can get a drink with the name "Dirty Russian", and if you add "Baileys" 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.

During the preparation of a drink for women, you should pour in a coffee or chocolate liqueur. In this case, you will get a delicious, delicious cocktail called "White Russian". The recipe for men contains much more strong alcohol.

Recipe

This drink has won the hearts of many gourmets. It has become very popular, so it is prepared in many bars. But few people know that the history of the cocktail "White Russian" began on November 21, 1965. On this day, the recipe for an alcoholic drink first appeared in print media. In the first version of the cocktail consisted of half a glass of vodka, the second part was a coffee liqueur. From above, a teaspoon of cream was added to the cocktail.

Today it will not be difficult to prepare a Russian cocktail yourself. The composition contains 3 main ingredients: vodka, coffee liqueur 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 coffee Kaloua and as much whipped cream.

Stages of preparation

Many fans 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 ordinary person.

• First, vodka with coffee liqueur is poured into a special glass and ice is added.
• The composition should be well stirred with a spoon.
• Then cream is poured into the resulting drink, from above.
• A drink with a special long tube is served.

The main rule when preparing a cocktail is that all the ingredients are not recommended to be mixed together.

How correctly to use?

Cocktail "White Russian" should be drunk after a plentiful meal. This is necessary in order that a person is not drunk because of the large amount of strong alcohol contained in the drink.

There are several ways to use:

• Step or step. For this method, the cocktail is usually prepared by layers. A tube is inserted into it, and it is drunk from layer to layer. This will help to feel the whole variety of taste of such a wonderful cocktail.
• Mix This method is preferable for female representatives. Before use, the cocktail should be stirred and drunk in small sips, stretching pleasure. Also in the drink you need to add more ice and mix in the shaker.
• Frozen. It got this name due to the fact that during preparation all the ingredients are mixed with a lot of ice. Due to this, the taste of the drink becomes less saturated.

Whichever species you choose, they all have exquisite taste and will appeal to any person. The cocktail has a tonic effect on the body, but this is only if a moderate amount of it has been drunk.