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    Modified: Nov 21, 2024 · Published: Apr 16, 2015 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Vegan White Russian

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    This creamy Vegan White Russian has a sweet rich flavor. It's made with Kahlúa Midnight, vodka, and coconut milk.

    Close up of Vegan White Russian with Kahlúa Midnight Coffee Liqueur and Aztec mask in the background.

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    Before going vegan, I loved to drink White Russians, which has cream, so it isn't vegan.

    So I decided to make a vegan version. This Vegan White Russian is sweet and rich.

    It is a dessert in cocktail form. I also made a Vegan White Russian Ice Cream. It's a fun way to enjoy Kahlúa Midnight!

    Other recipes to try are my Coconut Mojito and my Lemon Ginger Cocktail.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • What is a White Russian?
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍽 Serving
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Cocktails
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is sweet and rich, but not too sweet.
    • It is vegan; it's made with coconut milk instead of heavy cream.

    What is a White Russian?

    A White Russian cocktail is usually made with cream, coffee liqueur, and vodka. Ever since going vegan sixteen years ago, I have been making them with coconut milk or soy creamer.

    For this recipe, I used full-fat coconut milk, because it is so rich and creamy. You could also use light coconut milk, vegan creamer, or plant-based milk.

    I have used the well-known original Kahlúa in the past, but I prefer Kahlúa Midnight. The original is 20% alcohol, and the Midnight is 35%.

    The Midnight does not taste as sugary, which is one of the reasons I prefer it. It has a deep rich flavor.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Vegan White Russian ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Vodka
    • Coffee liqueur: I used Kahlúa Midnight Coffee Liqueur which isn't as sweet as the original, but you could also use the original Kahlúa. When I updated the ingredients photos I used regular Kahlua because I didn't want to buy a big bottle of liqueur.
    • Coconut milk: I used full-fat coconut milk, but you could substitute light coconut milk, oat milk, almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or even vegan creamer.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Step 1: Pour vodka into a rocks glass (also known as a lowball glass or short glass) with ice cubes.

    Step 2: Pour Kahlúa Midnight over the vodka.

    Step 3: Pour full-fat coconut milk on top. Stir.

    Vegan White Russian close up.

    🍽 Serving

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    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What's a White Russian made of?

    A White Russian cocktail is made with cream, coffee liqueur, and vodka. For this vegan White Russian, I used coconut milk instead of cream and Kahlúa Midnight which has a higher percentage of alcohol than most coffee liqueurs.

    What's the difference between a White Russian and a Black Russian?

    Both are made with coffee liqueur and vodka, but the White Russian has cream added to it.

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    Put your feet up and relax with this Vegan White Russian. It is a sweet treat after a long day!

    If you tried this Vegan White Russian Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

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    Vegan White Russian
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    Vegan White Russian

    This creamy Vegan White Russian has a sweet rich flavor. It's made with Kahlúa Midnight, vodka and coconut milk.
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 339kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 2 oz. vodka
    • 1 oz. Kahlúa Midnight Coffee Liqueur
    • 2 oz. full fat coconut milk
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Pour vodka, Kahlúa, and coconut milk in a glass over ice.

    Notes

    Most celiac associations consider distilled spirits to be gluten-free, even if they contain gluten grains, because distillation breaks down the harmful gluten proteins. However, if you have celiac disease, I would still use caution.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 124mg | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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