Everything You Need to Know About the White Russian
It's sweet, creamy and goes down as smooth as chocolate milk. Pause. But make no mistake, the White Russian is no children's drink. The Black Russian, a lactose-free variation, is actually the original recipe. It was first served in Cold War Europe in the late 1940s. Like the Espresso Martini, it's an indulgent mix of vodka and coffee liqueur; two spirits that always play well together. The White Russian started its renaissance in 1998, thanks to the Coen brothers movie, The Big Lebowski. Jeff Bridges famously played, Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski, and slurps the cocktail throughout the film.
