The Eggnog White Russian is the perfect cap to a day full of shopping and wrapping. A wintry twist on the classic, this drink just screams Christmas! So light a fire (or a candle), push those ribbons and boxes aside, and curl up with this tasty treat. You’ve earned it.
The Eggnog White Russian is a new take on the tried and true classic White Russian.
For this festive drink, we swapped the cream for eggnog and added a touch of ground nutmeg for good measure.
This Christmas White Russian is the perfect treat at the end of a busy day but also a fun and festive cocktail for holiday gatherings.
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Recipe ingredients
All ingredients for this recipe are shown in the pic below and special notes are made in this bulleted list to assist you.
- Eggnog. This is the star of the show. Use your favorite brand of eggnog. Non-dairy eggnogs work well here too!
- Coffee liqueur. We used Kahlua here but Mr. Black coffee liqueur is excellent too.
- Vodka. Non-flavored vodka is preferred for the eggnog white Russian, however, you can also use a vanilla-flavored vodka if you’d like.
- Nutmeg. I love a little sprinkle of nutmeg with eggnog, but be careful as too much can be overpowering.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to make it
- Fill a rocks glass with ice and add 2 ounces of vodka and 1 1/2 ounces of coffee liqueur stirring gently to combine.
- Top with ~2 ounces of eggnog and give another gentle stir.
- Top with a dash of ground nutmeg, serve, and enjoy!
More festive holiday cocktails
Here are a few more of our favorite cocktails perfect for celebrating the winter holidays!
- Caramel Apple Mimosa
- White Christmas Sangria
- Cranberry Mimosa
- White Wine Sangria Recipe With Pears And Apples
- Cranberry Moscow Mule
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Eggnog White Russian
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Vodka
- 1 1/2 ounces Coffee Liqueur
- 2 ounces Eggnog
- 1 dash Ground Nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cube ice
Instructions
- Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- Add the vodka and coffee liqueur, and stir gently.
- Pour the eggnog over the ice/vodka/coffee liqueur mixture and stir gently.
- Sprinkle a dash of ground nutmeg on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- We used unflavored vodka, but this recipe would work well with vanilla flavored vodka if you are so inclined.
- We used Kahlua, however, any coffee liqueur could work.
- Go easy on the nutmeg as it can be overpowering.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What a delicious cocktail to bring in the holiday season. This is my kind of drink!
Thank you! We definitely think the holiday season and eggnog are a perfect match!