The Dude's White Russian
The Dude's White Russian is a creamy, sweet cocktail made famous by the film 'The Big Lebowski.' It consists of vodka, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream or milk, typically served over ice in a rocks glass. The drink is a variation of the Black Russian, which lacks the dairy component.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cocktail is high in fat and calories due to the heavy cream, with minimal protein or carbohydrates. A typical serving provides a significant amount of calcium and vitamin D from the dairy, but offers little else nutritionally.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 13 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 450 IU |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
| Selenium | 2 mcg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's an iconic symbol of laid-back leisure, forever associated with the character 'The Dude.' Nutritionally, its high saturated fat content makes it more akin to a liquid dessert than a typical beverage.
