White Russian

The White Russian was created in the 1960s in the United States as a variation of the Black Russian, which combined vodka and coffee liqueur. The “white” comes from the addition of cream or milk. The cocktail became iconic in the 1990s after featuring prominently in the movie The Big Lebowski, where the main character “The Dude” made it his signature drink. Its popularity has endured as a smooth, sweet, and coffee-flavored cocktail worldwide.