Pumpkin Spice White Russian co*cktail Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

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What is a White Russian co*cktail made of? ›

A white Russian is a co*cktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa or Tia Maria) and cream served with ice in an old fashioned glass. Pour coffee liqueur and vodka into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Float fresh cream on top and stir slowly.

For the base spirit, any whiskey is great (especially American expressions), aged tequilas and brandies and dark rums. Ideal modifiers include the likes of amaretto, Frangelico and Licor 43. I've made a Pumpkin Buck every Thanksgiving for the past few years and it's always a hit.

It's made with either canned or homemade pumpkin purée and signature cold-weather spices like cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and ginger. You'll start by making a rich pumpkin spice syrup with white and dark brown sugars.

A white russian without Kahlua (or some other brand of coffee liqueur) is just vodka and cream over ice, and not something that I would ever recommend. If you just aren't a fan of Kahlua, then you could always try another of the innumerable competing brands of coffee liqueur producers.

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.

Kahlua Pumpkin Spice Liqueur:

Kahlua is renowned for its coffee liqueurs, and their pumpkin spice version is a delightful combination of coffee and pumpkin flavors. It adds a delicious twist to your favorite coffee-based co*cktails or can be enjoyed on its own.

To get into the spirit of the season, the Pumpkin Blondie is a twist to our all-time favorite drink, the Caramel Blondie. The Pumpkin Blondie is made with hints of white chocolate and pumpkin. For a finishing touch, it is topped with cinnamon + nutmeg. The Pumpkin Blondie is also available hot, iced or blended.

Scarcity, flavor, and nostalgia equal obsession.

People's obsession with pumpkin spice is an intriguing psychological occurrence. The taste of pumpkin spice may be desirable due to its scarcity, as it's only available during the fall. In addition to flavor and taste, pumpkin spice can also create nostalgia.

For autumn, we've spiced up Baileys with a twist of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, every mouthful exploding like a tasty firework on a chilly night. Et voila, le Baileys Pumpkin Spice.

How long does pumpkin spice liqueur last? ›

Properly stored in the refrigerator it will last at least a month, probably longer. If it smells off, is curdled, or has a spoiled flavor or appearance, discard it.

A White Russian is made with vodka, coffee liqueur and cream served with ice. A Caucasian is the name used by the Big Lebowski (in the movie of the same name) for a White Russian. A White Russian is also the name for a person from Belarus (the name of the country in Russian literally means White Russia).

Differences Between the Colorado Bulldog and the White Russian. Topping the drink with cola is the main difference between these two very popular bar drinks. You'll also notice that the Colorado Bulldog pours equal amounts of vodka and coffee liqueur (often Kahlúa), while the White Russian prefers a 2:1 ratio.

Made with vodka, Kahlua (coffee liqueur), and cream it's super easy to whip up and makes the perfect after-dinner drink. If you love an espresso martini you'll love a White Russian just as much! It's sweet and creamy with a delicious coffee kick thanks to the Kahlua liqueur.

In 1997, the Coen Brothers were inspired to make White Russians the drink of choice for The Dude, the instantly iconic protagonist of The Big Lebowski, in part due to Jeff Dowd, one of the inspirations for the character, and his own (brief) love of them. As Dowd told HuffPo, “Do I drink White Russians all the time?