When throwing our annual Holiday party, the Mr. only has one request. White Russians. Or rather a Caucasian as he and all his cronies (I’m talking to you Gaines) call it because they’re obsessed with The Big Lebowski. But when I received a little package from Smirnoff containing their newest gem, Cinna-Sugar Twist Vodka, I decided to kick the standard up a notch and created a Sugar n’ Spice White Russian. A combination of sugary spice and cinnamon which reminds me of all things wintery and warm.
Though our Sugar n’ Spice White Russian is sure to be a hit with the ladies it might be a tad on the sweet side for the gents. My suggestion is to set up a White Russian DIY Station. Display the necessary ingredients on the bar (or even on a side table close to the bar) and let your guest decide how sweet they want their Russian. Cheers Loves! truly, MKR
- Vodka
- Cinnamon & Sugar Smirnoff Vodka
- Kahlua
- 1/2 and 1/2
- Ice
- Cinnamon Sticks or Cinnamon Spice
- Spoons or Stir Sticks
- Straws
- Rocks Glasses (I used our Dwell Studio malachite ones above)
- 1 oz. Smirnoff Cinna-Sugar Twist
- .5 oz. Kahlua or any coffee flavored liqueur
- .5 oz Half and Half
- Cinnamon Sticks or Cinnamon Spice to garnish
- Add Vodka, Kahlua, and Half and Half in ice filled shaker.
- Shake, shake, shake.
- Pour over ice, garnish with cinnamon and enjoy.
Mmm…. this sounds divine! I just ordered a new bar cart for the great room. I love the idea of setting up a DIY station for social gatherings. Such fun.
Cheers!
-P
Oh dear. This looks INCREDIBLE!
I always do a DIY station for drinks that people may want different ways. Like a gin & tonic station would be fun, or a bloody mary station. The possibilities are endless. xo
It’s pretty tasty, a tad sweet though hence the DIY station. This would though be amazing as a slushie or a snow cone…OMG my brain is spinning. Why didn’t I think of that earlier!? xo
Love a white russian, but oh, my gracious – how amazing would that Cinnamon & Sugar Smirnoff Vodka be in eggnog? I may have to pick some up this weekend!
ummmmmmmm thats an amazing idea about the eggnog! Done & Done! xo
This looks delicious!! Love the straw and coasters too!!
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Thanks darling! The straw & coasters are available in the Shop! http://www.shopwaitingonmartha.com
Have you ever heard of RumChatka? It tastes basically like cinnamon toast crunch milk. It would be amazing in this or eggnog!
Ha! I have heard of RumChata…next time mix it with a little fireball/cinnamon schnapps and you’ll love it! xo
I am totally digging those coasters!! Where did you get them from?!
this looks like my kind of drink!! 🙂
They’re from my Shop, http://www.shopwaitingonmartha.com xo
It’s soooooo good. A tad on the sweet side, but all white russians are a tad on the sweet side! xo
Hi! This recipe looks delish, my only question is, can you use milk instead of half and half? Just trying to be calorie conscious. Thanks!
You could and it would make it less sweet, as this is a really sweet cocktail! It’s actually more like a dessert…soooooo good. xo
FYI there is also a cinnamon Kahlua.
Oooooh, thanks I’ll have to check it out!
I made mine with plain almond milk at only 30 calories per cup. Guilt free and delicious!