The favorite drink of “The Dude”, but with a chocolatey twist.

The White Russian is a traditional vodka drink that pairs the clear spirit with coffee liqueur and fresh cream to create a milky-colored cocktail that has a creamy mouthfeel. It’s a drink that received notoriety for its inclusion in the movie The Big Lebowski as the preferred cocktail of main character Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski. 

Since we’re big fans of adding chocolate to our cocktails we decided to mix some into our White Russian. Our Chocolate Russian uses the standard White Russian recipe, but with the addition of Creme De Cacao and a dash of cocoa cocktail bitters. It makes for a sweet finish to any busy day, whether at work or the bowling alley.

Chocolate Russian Cocktail Recipe

Yield: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

• 1 1/2oz Vodka
• 1oz Kahlua
• 1/2oz Creme De Cacao
• 3 dashes Cocoa Bitters
• 1oz Heavy Cream
• Grated nutmeg for garnish

Glassware

• Double Old Fashioned Glass

Tools

• Cocktail Jigger
• Grater
• Bar Spoon

Instructions

Add vodka, Kahlua, creme de cacao, and bitters to a double old-fashioned glass filled with ice, then stir. Next, gently pour the cream on top so that it floats on top of the drink. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

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