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This smooth and creamy Eggnog White Russian Cocktail is a festive and fun twist on the classic vodka and Kahlua drink.
Today’s recipe is a cocktail mashup that is perfect for the holidays. This cocktail 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, and during the fall and winter months, I turn to a classic White Russian. This recipe is a White Russian with a festive twist – the addition of eggnog!
How To Make an Eggnog White Russian Cocktail
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.
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.
Garnishes for an Eggnog White Russian Cocktail:
Since it’s the holidays you’ll want to make your cocktail extra festive. Try some of these garnishes:
- A swirl or dollop of whipped cream
- A cinnamon stick
- A sprinkle of ground nutmeg or ground cinnamon
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.Â
If you have any Kahlua leftover try adding a splash to my Homemade Hot Chocolate. Treat yourself this holiday season! Cheers, friends.
Looking for more festive drink recipes?
- Apple Cider Ginger Punch
- Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Citrus Cider
- White Hot Chocolate
- Caramel Coconut Hot Chocolate
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.
