Peppermint White Russian co*cktail Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What to make with Trader Joe's peppermint liqueur? ›

It also makes a mighty tasty, spiked peppermint latte—just add it to hot or iced coffee, sit back, and sip away the cares of the day. We've also heard rumors that this one really shines when poured over vanilla ice cream—or blended with vanilla ice cream for a dreamy “adult” milkshake.

Heavy with Kahlúa, guzzled by Dudes, decadently sweet. The Black Russian is basically that, but less frivolous. And you can probably guess from name alone what the difference is. A White Russian is swirled with heavy cream, while a Black Russian...isn't.

The White Russian came about in the 1960s when someone added a bit of cream to the Black Russian, rendering it white. Neither drink is actually Russian in origin—the Black Russian itself is thought to have originated in Belgium, where it was first created for a U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg.

Substitutions and Variations:

Schnapps - you can use peppermint schnapps or vodka! The Smirnoff peppermint twist vodka is perfect for this.

Basically, a strong peppermint-flavored spirit that goes great with chocolate, vodka, and whiskey.

Crème de Menthe. The two most common mint-flavored liqueurs are peppermint schnapps and crème de menthe. Though they're made in much the same way, there is a noticeable difference. Peppermint schnapps is less sweet, has a more intense mint flavor, and typically contains more alcohol.

Kahlua substitutes: Try swapping out the coffee liqueur with crème de cacao or amaretto.

Vodka: The strong flavors of the other ingredients in a White Russian will disguise any impurities in the vodka used, so use your favorite well vodka and not the finest one in your bar. There are many great-tasting and inexpensive vodkas available to choose from.

Should I mix my White Russian? Not if you're after that traditional look and feel, but we recommend you stir it before drinking, to bring those flavors and colors to life (as heavier ingredients tend to fall to the bottom).

For Kahlúa Original, we recommend a shelf life of 4 years. Actually, the product will be good for many more years, but the coffee impact fades over time so it won't give you the full flavor impact. Also, if you were to receive an old bottle of Kahlúa, you have to make sure it has never been opened or tampered with.

What does the dude call a White Russian? ›

Throughout the movie, it appears as the beverage of choice for the protagonist, Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski. On a number of occasions he refers to the drink as a "Caucasian".

Old Fashioned glass

White Russian / Drinkware

Rumple Minze is a German-style liqueur brand, best known for peppermint schnapps.

Pour two ounces of vodka into a clean Bernadin jar. Add one teaspoon of peppermint extract to 20 oz vodka. If you add more vodka make sure you increase the peppermint extract. If you're adding red food colouring this is the time to do it.

Smirnoff Peppermint Twist is a triple distilled vodka infused with candied peppermint flavor for a sweet wintery mint finish. You can enjoy it as a straight shot, on the rocks, or as a mixed drink like we have done with this hot chocolate recipe.

Much like its non-alcoholic nog namesake, this luxuriously smooth, spiced and pre-mixed Liqueur is great served straight, divine in coffee, and splendid blended with ice cream for a merry milkshake.

Oude Meester Peppermint Liqueur is made with natural peppermint. Enjoy as it is, pour over ice cream, or add to your coffee. Or use with Amarula as a Springbokkie! Oude Meester Peppermint Liqueur is made with natural peppermint.

While refrigeration is not necessary, cream liqueurs taste great when they are well chilled, and for most of us, the most convenient cool place of storage is our refrigerator. We would also recommend that cream liqueurs should be consumed within six to twelve months of opening.