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DIY kahlua White Russian
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White Russian with DIY Kahlua

Mix up this White Russian using homemade Kahlua. To make a non-alcoholic version, sub in 1 ounce of concentrated cold press coffee for the DIY Kahlua.

Ingredients

For the DIY Kahlua

  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 cups dark roast coffee
  • 2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup high-quality vodka

For the White Russian

  • 2 oz high-quality vodka
  • 1 oz DIY Kahlua see above recipe
  • 1/2 to 1 oz milk, half & half or coffee creamer

Instructions

DIY Kahlua

  • Brew 3 cups of strong coffee. While the coffee is hot, stir in the brown sugar.
  • Let the coffee cool down and add the vanilla. Then mix in vodka. Stir well.

White Russian

  • Mix vodka and coffee liqueur (or cold press) in a lowball glass over ice.
  • Slowly drizzle in creamer.

Notes

Instead of cream or half-and-half, try using a coffee creamer—they come in a variety of yummy flavors. I like to use classic French Vanilla creamer, although Hazelnut and White Chocolate Macadamia make for a decadent, dessert-worthy drink.