The Easiest Irish White Russian Cocktail You’ll Ever Make

In this Irish White Russian recipe, you’ll replace the classic vodka and Kahlua with Irish whiskey and Bailey’s coffee liqueur. This speciality Irish cream and whiskey is a fun twist on my favorite drink!

Being totally honest, this is one of my favorite drinks this time of year. So delicious! I love the Kahlúa mixed with vodka and heavy cream – it’s almost like a dessert!

I’m used to the original drink, but have you ever tried a twist on the classic White Russian recipe? You’re about to.

Technically it was first called a “black Russian,” then when cream was added to the beverage, the “black” changed to “white” (although you can still order black Russians these days).

Everyone believes it’s because of the vodka in the original recipe, and the cocktail has been called that since the 1940s.

We’re bringing a pot of Irish gold with our Irish White Russian recipe. This cocktail recipe is a whimsical play on the iconic, legendary and stalwart cocktail.

We decided to have a bit of fun and replaced the longstanding vodka with the one-upmanship of Irish whiskey. It’s technically not “Russian” anymore, and so I guess we can call it by a new name: a White Leprechaun!

We horse traded the Kahlúa for a spot of bright-eyed and busy-tailed coffee liqueur, and we’ve also swirled into the mix a thimbleful (or more) of Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur. What is the difference between the two? Here’s what the experts have to say:

• “Bailey’s is smoother and buttery sweet. Kahlua is more coffee flavored.”
• “Bailey’s tastes kinda nutty; Kahlua tastes more like chocolate.”
• “Kahlua is coffee flavored in a rum base and is made with smashed Arabica coffee beans, caramelized sugar or corn syrup, and vanilla beans. Baileys is an Irish Whiskey base and caramelized sugar or corn syrup and cream (creamy toasted-caramel flavor).”

After a taste of our decidedly Gaelic infusion, tell us we’ve done something wrong. You won’t. Now here’s the recipe. Oh, and by the way, Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Ingredients

• 1 ounce Jameson Irish Whiskey
• 2 1/2 ounces Bailey’s Irish Cream
• 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur
• Dash of heavy cream
• Ice cubes

Glass: Use a standard rocks or whiskey glass.

And whether or not you get “the chronics,” drink responsibly and never drink and drive.

Get the printable Irish White Russian recipe here:

Irish Cream and Whiskey

In this whiskey white Russian, you'll replace the classic vodka and Kailua with Irish whiskey and coffee liqueur. You'll keep the Baileys. It's a fun twist on my favorite drink!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 cocktail

Equipment

• 1 Cocktail shaker

Ingredients

• 1 oz Jameson Irish Whiskey
• 2 1/2 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream
• 1/2 oz coffee liqueur
• 1 T heavy cream
• Ice cube(s)

Instructions

• Fill glass with ice cubes.
  
• In a cocktail shaker, add whiskey, Bailey’s Irish Cream, coffee liqueur and a dash of heavy cream. Drop in an ice cube.
  
• Shake vigorously and strain into an ice cube filled glass. Serve immediately.
  

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Notes

Add whipping cream on top if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.02mg

If you like this drink, you might like this Irish cream alcoholic milkshake. Talk about an amazing, boozy dessert! I’d also love for you to check out these beverages:

Apple Cider Ginger Beer • Apple Cider Mimosa • Birthday Cake Martini • Black Widow • Chocolate Chai Tea and Baileys • Horchata Cocktail • Hot Chocolate Whiskey • Jagermeister And Coke • Jelly Donut Shot • Orange Whiskey Sour • Peppermint Martini • Pink Lemonade Margarita • Pumpkin Pie Cocktail • Raspberry Champagne