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A glass of iced coffee, reminiscent of a White Russian mocktail, sits on a wooden surface with a few coffee beans scattered nearby. The beverage boasts ice cubes and has a creamy appearance.

White Russian Mocktail

Course: Mocktails
Keyword: white russian mocktail
Prep Time:5 minutes
Servings:1 serving
Calories: 101kcal
The White Russian Mocktail stands out as a creamy, coffee lovers drink that invites everyone to enjoy its strong coffee flavors and subtle chocolate and vanilla notes.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Start by adding ice to your rocks glass to chill the drink.
  • Layer the mocktail right in the glass. Add the 2 ounces of vodka first, then the coffee. (You can easily switch this up for equal parts vodka to coffee liqueur alternative, depending on your preferences.)
  • Slowly pour the heavy cream over the back of a spoon. This helps create a layered effect.
  • Some like to mix the drink at this point, while others enjoy the layered look. Stir gently if you want to blend the flavors more.
  • Top your mocktail with a cherry or a sprinkle of cocoa powder, or enjoy as is.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your non-alcoholic White Russian!

Expert Notes

    • Ingredient ratios: This mocktail uses two parts vodka to one part of my homemade Kahlua and one part heavy cream. This drink is totally customizable. Try one part vodka and Kahlua and one-third cream. There is no wrong answer. Whichever combination speaks to you is the correct one. But it's definitely worth trying a few to find the one you love the most. 
    • Flavor experimentation: Sometimes, I swap out Lyre's coffee originale for espresso, or I use oat milk cream for a nutty twist. The trick lies in daring to try new combinations. Consider the classic as your starting point. Tinkering leads to surprising discoveries, ones that often result in a personal favorite.
    • Thicker Cream: If you want just a bit more body to your creamy drinks. Before adding the cream, use a milk frother to froth it just slightly before adding it to the top of your cocktail. Don't whip it up too much, tho. Keep in mind that dairy-free creams like cashew cream or oat cream may not thicken up as much. Feel free to try this out, as I have not tested this. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 27mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.03mg