Thin Mint White Russian Recipe (2024)

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Want an easy twist on a classic 3 ingredient drink? Look no further than this Thin Mint White Russian Recipe. So flavorful, delicious and fun!

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If you want a fund and delicious drink that is completely foolproof then you need to make some of these Thin Mint White Russians.

Containing only creme de menthe, kahlua and cream, it is super simple to mix. Also one of our favorite holiday theme drinks that we love serving!

We usually reserve these Thin Mint White Russians for the holidays because of the flavor, but they are good all year long and they taste almost like your favorite Girl Scout cookies!

We love fun and flavorful drinks around here, favorites include this Hot Buttered Rum, Creamy Root Beer Rum co*cktail as well as these Espresso Martinis!

All of these drinks are perfect for this time of year but also work all year round as well. I don’t really say that any drink is time specific because I mean you can love something and have it whenever.

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

  • With only three ingredients, this recipe is super easy to whip up.
  • You can add more or less liquor of each to get your right flavor profile.
  • You can leave it unstirred or stir it up so everything is blended nicely for you.

This Thin Mint White Russian Recipe is one of the easiest drink recipes you will come by, and one of the tastiest as well. You honestly can’t go wrong with this one!

HOW TO MAKE A WHITE RUSSIAN, STEP BY STEP:

  1. Prepare your glass, fill halfway with ice (we froze coffee in an ice cube tray)
  2. Add Kahlua, creme de menthe, and heavy whipping cream.
  3. Sprinkle cocoa powder on top. Stir lightly to combine.
  4. Garnish with a mint leaf if desired.

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WHAT IS KAHLUA?

Kahlua is a coffee flavored liqueur that is used in drinks such as these. Other coffee flavored liquors that you could use include Tia Maria or even Bailey’s if needed.

We like Kaluha for this recipe because it adds just the right amount of sweetness that we love in a typical Whit Russian.

You can also serve this drink a lot of different ways. I have seen people serve there White Russian Recipe with scoop some ice cream in it to give it it a little more depth of flavor and substance.

That would be totally something I would do but I would use some coffee flavored ice cream or in this case maybe some mint chip if I were to do that, it would be absolutely delicious.

WHAT IS IN A CLASSIC WHITE RUSSIAN?

The only difference between this Thin Mint White Russian Recipe and a Classic White Russian is that we swap out the vodka in the classic and use creme de menthe instead.

Both are equally delicious and you can absolutely choose which one you’d like to make!

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TIPS AND TRICKS:

  • You can substitute the heavy cream with milk or half and half as well. It still should provide a richness that this recipe needs.
  • You can up the amount of alcohol in the recipe to compensate on how strong of flavors you’d like.
  • You can serve this stirred or unstirred, we serve both ways its more of a personal preference.
  • The ways to get it layered is too actually pour your cream over the top of a spoon and it will give that layering effect.
  • Freeze some coffee in ice cube trays and use that as your ice so it doesn’t get watered down!

This Thin Mint White Russian is such fun holiday recipe that you can serve to your guests other ways you can garnish it include:

  • Peppermint stick
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Thin mint cookie on side of glass
  • Crushed up peppermint candy on top
  • Andes mint candy on side of glass

Those are just a few suggestions that we have tried ini the past, but you can make it look however you want it too!

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If you are looking for a simple and delicious co*cktail recipe for the holidays that is fun to sip on then you should whip up this Thin Mint White Russian Recipe!

If you like this recipe you might also like:

  • Eggnog Hot Chocolate
  • Horchata
  • Homemade Egg Nog

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Thin Mint White Russian Recipe

Want an easy twist on a classic 3 ingredient drink? Look no further than this Thin Mint White Russian Recipe. So flavorful, delicious and fun!

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 455kcal

Author: Tornadough Alli

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Kahlua
  • 2 oz Creme de Menthe
  • 1.5 oz heavy whipping cream
  • ½ tsp cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Prepare your glass by filling fill halfway with ice.

  • Add Kahlua, creme de menthe, and heavy whipping cream.

  • Sprinkle cocoa powder on top. Stir lightly to combine.

  • Garnish with a mint leaf or other garnishes if desired.

Notes

  1. You can substitute the heavy cream with milk or half and half as well. It still should provide a richness that this recipe needs.
  2. You can up the amount of alcohol in the recipe to compensate on how strong of flavors you’d like.
  3. You can serve this stirred or unstirred, we serve both ways its more of a personal preference.
  4. The ways to get it layered is too actually pour your cream over the top of a spoon and it will give that layering effect.
  5. Freeze some coffee in ice cube trays and use that as your ice so it doesn't get watered down!

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 21mg | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Calcium: 28mg

Tornadough Alli is not a nutritionist or dietitian, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and nutritional value is important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and values can vary depending on which brands were used.

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  1. Allan

    Thin Mint White Russian Recipe (7)
    I used brewed coffee instead of coffee liquor because I only had creme de menthe on hand, but it was still pretty good! Will make again.

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FAQs

What is the difference between a White Russian and a Black Russian drink? ›

The Black Russian is a simple, two-ingredient co*cktail that consists of vodka and coffee liqueur. It's the forebearer to the more popular White Russian, which follows the same base but includes cream.

Why do White Russians taste so good? ›

Made with vodka, Kahlua (coffee liqueur), and cream it's super easy to whip up and makes the perfect after-dinner drink. If you love an espresso martini you'll love a White Russian just as much! It's sweet and creamy with a delicious coffee kick thanks to the Kahlua liqueur.

Is Kahlua good with peppermint schnapps? ›

Peppermint White Russian is a co*cktail made with peppermint schnapps, Kahlua, vodka, and heavy cream served in a candy cane-rimmed glass. It's a peppermint drink recipe that is perfect for the holiday season!

Why is a White Russian drink called a White Russian? ›

The traditional co*cktail known as a black Russian, which first appeared in 1949, becomes a white Russian with the addition of cream. Neither drink has any known Russian origin, but both are so-named due to vodka being the primary ingredient.

What is the difference between a White Russian and a Caucasian person? ›

A White Russian is made with vodka, coffee liqueur and cream served with ice. A Caucasian is the name used by the Big Lebowski (in the movie of the same name) for a White Russian. A White Russian is also the name for a person from Belarus (the name of the country in Russian literally means White Russia).

What is a White Russian without Kahlúa? ›

A white russian without Kahlua (or some other brand of coffee liqueur) is just vodka and cream over ice, and not something that I would ever recommend. If you just aren't a fan of Kahlua, then you could always try another of the innumerable competing brands of coffee liqueur producers.

What kind of vodka is good for White Russian? ›

Cake and whipped cream vodkas, or espresso, chocolate, and vanilla vodkas are also great choices. Kahlúa is the most popular coffee liqueur used in a White Russian, but Firelit, New Deal, or Leopold Bros.

When should you drink White Russians? ›

When is the best time to drink a White Russian? Whenever you like! There are no rules and it's not a seasonal drink.

What drink is similar to a White Russian? ›

One of her cookbooks was the #2 cookbook of 2017. The Colorado Bulldog is a popular mixed drink that's very similar to a White Russian. Though it's unknown how it got its name or who first created it, this simple fizzy co*cktail is very tasty.

What goes better with coffee Baileys or Kahlua? ›

Kahlua is a dark liquid without the creaminess of Baileys. They both taste of coffee but kahlua is much stonger. If you want one to add to coffee I'd suggest Kahlua, but if you want one to sip alongside your coffee I'd suggest Baileys.

Which is best Kahlua or Tia Maria? ›

Tia Maria tends to have a slightly more complex and smoother flavor profile compared to Kahlúa, with hints of chocolate and citrus.

What's the difference between Kahlua and Tia Maria? ›

Similarly to Kahlua, Tia Maria is a coffee liqueur made from rum, but it is made in Jamaica and has subtle notes of vanilla which makes it perfect when added into a White Russian.

What did The Dude drink in The Big Lebowski? ›

During the course of Ethan and Joel Coen's The Big Lebowski, Jeffrey “the Dude” Lebowski (Jeff Bridges) downs nine White Russians, thus making the sweet, creamy drink synonymous with the film. Despite its name, the co*cktail was actually created in Belgium.

Does Kahlua need to be refrigerated? ›

If you want to store Kahlua for longer, put it in the refrigerator. Refrigerating it will keep its taste fresh for a long time, but don't freeze it because that can damage the quality of the beverage.

What is a Black Russian drink made of? ›

The Black Russian is the big brother of the equally famous White Russian. It's a simple yet tasty drink, combining Kahlúa coffee liqueur and vodka in a truly unforgettable way.

Which ingredient changes a Black Russian to a White Russian? ›

The intricacy can lie in nomenclature rather than technique. The difference between a black and white Russian is solely the addition of cream. The ingredient impacts the drink both texturally and flavorwise, lending smoothness and a rich density.

Why is the drink called a Black Russian? ›

The co*cktail owes its name to the use of vodka, a typical Russian spirit, and the blackness of the coffee liqueur.

What does a Black Russian taste like? ›

What does a Black Russian taste like? This co*cktail tastes like coffee and vodka. It is made with Kahlua, which is a coffee and rum liqueur with hints of vanilla. The flavors are a nice balance of spirit, sweet, and bitters.

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