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This Dairy-free White Russian is a creamy and delicious cocktail made with coffee liqueur, vodka, coconut cream and almond milk.
Why have I waited so long to make these Dairy-free White Russians!? They are so good! They taste like adult milkshakes. And I have to say that I prefer this dairy-free version to the original.
I’m all about the healthier homemade clean cocktails these days and this one does not disappoint! Check out my Apple Cider Whiskey Cocktail or my Pumpkin Spice White Russian with Almond Milk for other delicoius drinks.
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What is a White Russian?
A White Russian is a cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur and heavy cream. Like I said, they taste like a milkshake. They are very creamy thanks to the heavy cream. Creamy with a velvety sweet coffee kick from the alcohol.
I tried my first White Russian with my husband in New Orleans several years ago. We went to the Columns hotel in Uptown New Orleans. It’s a historic hotel with these beautiful large columns on the outside of it. It’s actually really cool inside of the hotel because there are many antiques, and it takes you back to when it was built, in the late 1800s.
Since I have been completely dairy-free for the past year, White Russians have been off my radar. Until I realized I should make a dairy-free version.
Recipe ingredients
- Coffee liqueur-I personally use the original Kahlua Coffee Liqueur ( which is a mixture of rum and other secret ingredients ).
- Vodka-I also use Grey Goose vodka
- Almond milk– Elmhurst Almond milk tastes amazing here because there is no added sugar or flavors.
- Coconut cream-make sure you like the taste of your coconut cream because it is going to influence the taste of your cocktail. Savoy Coconut cream tastes the most creamy and least coconutty to me.
Recipe variations:
- You can make this dairy-free White Russian with a dairy-free creamer instead of almond milk and coconut milk. Just replace the amounts of both with just the creamer.
- You can make this White Russian with almond milk only.
- You can also make this White Russian with coconut cream only.
How to make this recipe:
- Step 1: Mix the almond milk and coconut cream in a bowl until smooth.
- Step 2: Add the vodka and coffee liqueur to the mixture and mix.
- Step 3: Divide the mixture into two glasses and add ice.
Is this White Russian Vegan?
Kahlua is not considered to be vegan. The official Kahlua website was updated in June of 2020 with information saying that their original Kahlua is not vegan. You can read more about it in this Barnivore article.
My go-to website to check and see if a specific alcohol has dairy in it is the Barnivore website. It tells you whether various alcohols are vegan. So it helps you figure out ingredients you’d need to make a vegan white russian.
It has been very helpful for me this past year because lots of random drinks have dairy in them when you wouldn’t expect them to. If you are looking to use a vegan coffee liqueur for this recipe, you can make your own!
For my dietary needs, I only need to avoid heavy cream, so I used Kahlua. All in all, I like the lighter feel of non-dairy White Russian recipe. It is still creamy, but not as heavy as when it is made with heavy cream.
FAQs:
Yes it is gluten-free and dairy-free. You can find the answer to a lot of dietary questions on their website.
It is made out of kahlua coffee liqueur, vodka and cream or milk. ( Or like in this recipe almond milk and coconut cream).
If you are looking to make a mocktail but to keep the coffee liqueur flavor, try using Da Vinci Coffee Liqueur Syrup.
More dairy-free drink inspiration:
This Thanksgiving Punch by Thyme and Joy. I’ve personally made this apple cider based cocktail and it is fantastic!
This Fall Sangria by Everyday Maven looks so festive and yummy!
These Healthy Homemade Strawberry Daiquiris are so yummy! They have a sour punch thanks to the lemon and lime juices.
I LOVE these All Natural Piña Coladas because the coconut cream makes them just delightful.
Did you try this recipe? Please leave me a ⭐ review below!
Dairy-free White Russian
Ingredients
- 4.5 ounces almond milk, ( 3 shots)
- 3 ounces coconut cream, ( 2 shots )
- 3 ounces vodka, ( 2 shots )
- 3 ounces coffee liqueur , ( 2 shots )
Instructions
- Add the almond milk and coconut cream to a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Add the vodka and coffee liqueur to the bowl and mix.
- Pour into two glasses, add ice, and mix.
- Note: Add more almond milk or coconut cream to taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
According to https://www.kahlua.com/en/faq/ none of hte Kahlúa bottles are vegan
Good to know! Thanks for sharing.
Yum!! White Russians used to be my jam – love the DF idea. And, thanks for including my recipe 🙂
Happy to do so! Looks delicious!!