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This smooth and creamy Eggnog Cocktail is a festive and fun twist on the classic vodka and Kahlua drink.
This cocktail mashup is perfect for the holidays. It comes together fast and it’s a delicious way to celebrate the season. I love making cocktails at home. My Aperol Spritz is a warm weather go-to, but during the fall and winter months, I turn to a classic White Russian eggnog cocktail!
recipe walk-through
How To Make a White Russian Eggnog Cocktail
See the recipe card below for full, detailed instructions
A White Russian is a creamy coffee-flavored cocktail that is made with vodka, Kahlua, and cream. This recipe swaps the cream for sweet, lightly-spiced eggnog. Here’s how to make it:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add vodka and Kahlua (a coffee-flavored liqueur).
- Top off with eggnog; give it a stir.
I use the following proportions, but remember, the benefit of making cocktails at home is that you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit YOUR taste.
- Vodka – One part
- Kahlua – Two parts
- Eggnog – Two to three parts
You can use a shot glass to measure out individual cocktails, or if you’d like to make a pitcher of cocktails, you can swap the shot glass for a larger measurement, like a 1-cup liquid measuring cup.
You can easily make this cocktail stronger by increasing the amount of vodka and/or Kahlua. Likewise, you can make it weaker by decreasing the amount of liquor and increasing the eggnog. Taste it as you go and take note of what your favorite proportions are.
Garnishes
Since it’s the holidays, you’ll want to make your cocktail extra festive. Try some of these garnishes:
- Swirl or dollop of whipped cream
- Cinnamon stick
- Sprinkle of ground nutmeg or ground cinnamon
Recipe Tips
- Tip: Feel free to play around with different flavors of vodka. Vanilla, whipped cream, white chocolate, or coffee-flavored vodka would all be great options in this Eggnog White Russian.
- Note: If adding whipped cream, I suggest that you combine your cocktail in an ice filled cocktail shaker, then pour into a glass without ice. This will keep the whipped cream from separating as the ice melts.
- If you have any Kahlua leftover try adding a splash to my Crock Pot Hot Chocolate. Treat yourself this holiday season!
More Festive Drink Recipes
- Apple Cider Punch
- Slow Cooker Apple Cider
- White Hot Chocolate
- Caramel Coconut Hot Chocolate
- Christmas Punch
- Champagne Punch
Eggnog White Russian Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Vodka
- 2 ounce Kahlua
- 3 ounce Eggnog
- Ground nutmeg and whipped cream to garnish
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice, add vodka and Kahlua, then eggnog. Stir until combined. Garnish with a sprinkling of nutmeg.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
Have you ever made it big batch style in a pitcher?
I haven’t but you could certainly do so.