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Vodka and coffee liqueur over ice. Float cream on top and it becomes a White Russian.
Makes 1 drink · about 2 min to make
Ounces are US fluid ounces (29.57 ml), rounded.
Printable recipe card Quantities as given in the IBA's official specification.
Two ingredients, stirred over ice. The IBA notes the White Russian variation: float fresh cream on top and stir it in slowly.
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