Episode 59 The White Russian
Ep. 59: White Russian - Careful man! There’s a beverage here.
Welcome to Season 4 episode 59 of The Art of Drinking with Join Jules and Your Favorite Uncle
Brad has a little Big Lewbowski fun at Jules’ expense. Brad discusses how to make a proper White Russian (aka “Caucasian”) and Jules presents a riff a la Beau Bertnick and Imbibe Magazine called, Lite Treason. Brad gives us the history of the Black Russian AND White Russian. Stick around for Jules’ recipe for homemade coffee liqueur.
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What do we need for today’s episode?
For Brad’s White Russian
Quality Vodka
Coffee liqueur (try your local distillers)
Heavy cream (NEVER milk!)
Chilled double rocks glass
Barspoon
Ice
Jigger
For Jules’ recreation of Lite Treason from Imbibe!:
Quality vodka
Coffee liqueur
Cynar
Double rocks glass
Ice
Jigger
Heavy Cream
Mezcal
Simple Syrup
Milk froth/whisk
Barspoon
How did the White Russian make a comeback?
The White Russian gained significant exposure in popular culture, particularly through its association with the character "The Dude" in the 1998 film "The Big Lebowski," directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The character, played by Jeff Bridges, famously drinks White Russians throughout the movie, contributing to the cocktail's iconic status.
This week’s tip: Making your own coffee liqueur
Homemade Coffee Liqueur, yes it’s a thing and yes it’s really really easy to make at home
1 cup of leftover coffee grounds, coffee grounds, or instant espresso
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix and let sit overnight.
Mix in
1 cup heated water, like hot from your kettle
2 cups vodka
And strain
Et voila!
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