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Cocktail Hour // Salted Caramel White Russian

Dec 18, 2014 ·

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This salted caramel white Russian is creamy, rich and indulgent, it's so perfect for the festive season. Made with homemade infused vodka, this cocktail screams holidays! Easy to make, this twist on a white Russian is a real crowd pleaser!

Two slated caramel white russians on a marble work surface

It wouldn't be the holiday season without a little bit of indulgence, am I right?  That's what we thought when we infused a little Grey Goose vodka with soft, buttery caramels and a pinch of salt last week.  We took a few sips here and marveled at our adult beverage masterpiece, but decided that we couldn't just stop there.

Sipping on vodka isn't the best way to keep up with the holiday schedule after all.  That's when we decided to create this naughty little number we're calling the Salted Caramel White Russian.  Don't ask questions people.  The new year with all of her healthy resolutions in tow will be here before we know it.  Until then, let's get to mixing...

Ingredients to make the cocktails

To Make This Salted Caramel White Russian, You Will Need

  • 1 ½ ounces of salted caramel vodka (recipe here)
  • 1 ounce kahlua
  • 1 ounce coffee
  • ice
  • ½ ounce cream or a healthy sized dollop of fresh whipped cream
  • caramel sauce (optional-- but seriously go big or go home)

How To Make This White Russian Variation

It's so easy to make this drink!

Combine vodka, kahlua, coffee and ice in a cocktail shaker and get to shaking.  Pour over ice.  Add cream or whipped cream and top with caramel drizzle.

Pouring the liquer into the cream

What is in a white Russian cocktail?

A classic white Russian is made with just three ingredients:

  • vodka
  • coffee liqueur
  • cream

You can either shake or stir the cocktail. I much prefer to shake it so that all of the flavors meld together for a silky smooth drink.

Our take on this classic amps up all of those flavors, and it's the only way I'll be drinking mine form now on!

A unique twist on a classic white Russian cocktail

A white Russian is one of my go to cocktails. I love how creamy and luxurious they taste, I will never say no! The salted caramel vodka adds and amazing salty and sweet quality to each sip, which is only enhanced by the whipped cream and caramel sauce.  It's a real treat of a cocktail!

Two slated caramel white russians with whipped cream topping

A Salted Caramel White Russian is the perfect holiday drink

I like to think of this drink as a grown up version of a hot chocolate topped with freshly whipped cream! It's sweet, but not overly so, and the salt balances out the flavors wonderfully. It's indulgent and fun to make and so easy to make. You'll be wowing your guests with this one!

Top Tips To Make Salted Caramel White Russian Cocktail

  • Shake the ingredients together until the shaker is icy cold.
  • Use this recipe for the infused salted caramel vodka.
  • Serve the drinks immediately.

Close up of a slated caramel white russian ready to drink

For more cocktail recipes:

  • Raspberries + Champagne
  • Aged Rum Old Fashioned
  • Gin Gin Mule
  • Sugared Cranberry Margarita

I love hearing from you! If you've tried this salted caramel white Russian, let me know what you thought in the comments below!

Salted Caramel White Russian

Jen Pinkston
This salted caramel white Russian is creamy, rich and indulgent, it's so perfect for the festive season. Made with homemade infused vodka, this cocktail screams holidays!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Calories 296 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ ounces salted caramel vodka
  • 1 ounce kahlua
  • 1 ounce coffee
  • ice
  • ½ ounce cream or a healthy sized dollop of fresh whipped cream
  • caramel sauce optional-- but seriously go big or go home

Instructions
 

  • Combine vodka, kahlua, coffee and ice in a cocktail shaker and get to shaking. Pour over ice. Add cream or whipped cream and top with caramel drizzle.

Notes

Get the recipe for salted caramel vodka here.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Salted Caramel White Russian
Amount per Serving
Calories
296
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
81
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
208
IU
4
%
Calcium
 
11
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword creamy cocktail recipe, salted caramel cocktail, twist on a white russian
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Photography by Melissa Valladares

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Comments

  1. M&MFASHIONBITES says

    December 24, 2014 at 4:26 am

    Looks so delicious! 🙂

  2. Jamie says

    December 18, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    This looks divine!

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