Baileys White Russian

What’s better than a Belarusian? This Baileys White Russian recipe! Adding Irish Cream to this simple cocktail amplifies it.

Want an easy way to improve your White Russian? try it White Russian Baileys! Using Baileys Irish Cream instead of whipped cream adds even more sophistication to this classic drink. In fact, it looks a bit like a mudslide, which includes Kahlua and Baileys. Here’s how to make this delicious cocktail.

What’s in a Baileys White Russian recipe?

The White Russian is a classic cocktail made with vodka, cream and coffee liqueur. You might recognize this from the 1998 film The big Lebowski, which has revived interest in this classic drink. But the White Russian dates back to the 1950s. It’s actually a twist on another classic cocktail, the Black Russian, invented in a hotel bar in Brussels in 1949 for the American ambassador to Luxembourg (read more).

What do you need for a Baileys White Russian recipe? Just swap the cream for Baileys Irish Cream! It gives the drink a sophisticated touch and a more intriguing taste with hints of vanilla and milk chocolate. What you need for a Baileys White Russian:

• vodka
• Coffee Liqueur (Kahlua or others)
• Bailey’s Irish Cream

Find out more about Bailey’s Irish Cream

Did you know that Baileys Irish Cream is the world’s best-selling liqueur? Here’s a little more about Baileys and what makes it so fan-friendly:

• Bailey’s Irish Cream an Irish whiskey, cream and cocoa liqueur made in Ireland. It is the most popular spirit in the world. It’s low in alcohol: ABV is 17% (compared to 40% in spirits like gin, whiskey, and vodka).
• How much is Baileys? Baileys is mid-range priced: a large 750ml bottle costs around $20-$25.
• How to store Baileys Store an opened bottle in the pantry for up to 2 years from the date of manufacture. You can chill it, too: It’s good between 32 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
• What other cocktails can you make with it? So much! Sample popular Baileys drinks like Mudslide, Chocolate Martini and B52 Cocktail.

How to make a Baileys White Russian

There is not much to a Belarusian recipe! The best part about this classic drink is that you can build it in the glass: no shaker or mixing glass required. Here are some tips for preparing the best drink:

• Combine vodka and Kahlua in a glass, then pour in the Baileys.
• Stir gently to create the swirl effect. If you immediately stir the drink, it will turn beige. It’s more fun to get the swirl effect! Stir gently a few times, and the cream swirls through the vodka and Kahlua in a beautiful pattern.
• To intensify: use clear ice! Clear ice cream is homemade ice cream that is crystal clear instead of cloudy like regular ice cream. Cut it into large organic shapes and it looks like something you would find in an upscale bar! It’s very easy: It only takes 24 hours and a small cool box. Go to How to make transparent ice.

More Baileys Irish Cream Cocktails

do you like baileys We also. There are so many different ways to use this creamy liqueur! Here are some of our favorite drinks that Baileys also use:

When to serve a Baileys White Russian recipe

Baileys White Russian is a delicious sweet and creamy treat! It works before dinner, after dinner, or anytime in between. Serve as:

• Happy hour drink
• afternoon cocktail
• Late night drinks
• Night drink for girls or boys
• Aperitif at aperitif time