White Russian cocktail
The White Russian is a creamy, indulgent cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream or milk, traditionally served over ice in an Old Fashioned glass. It originated in the mid-20th century and gained widespread popularity after its iconic appearance in the 1998 film *The Big Lebowski*.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cocktail is high in fat and calories due to the cream, with a typical serving containing around 400-500 calories and minimal protein or carbohydrates beyond those from the dairy and liqueur. It provides a quick energy boost from its sugar and fat content but offers little in the way of essential nutrients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 265 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 110 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
| Vitamin D | 15 IU |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 mcg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the White Russian is famously associated with 'The Dude' from *The Big Lebowski*, turning it into a symbol of laid-back leisure. Nutritionally, its high-fat content from cream makes it a surprisingly rich drink, often treated more like a dessert than a standard cocktail.
