Pumpkin Spiced Kahlua and Cream|White Russian Drink

This pumpkin pie spiced Kahlua and Cream is a cozy update to the classic White Russian drink! Spice-infused Kahlua is the "secret ingredient" to this creamy winter cocktail. It is so good you might just forgo that pumpkin pie!

Kahlua White Russian Drink

If you're a fan of Pumpie Spiced Latte's you're going to love this Kahlua and cream recipe! I recently had this Kahlua cocktail and although it was good, it was a bit boring.

But... I thought this easy cocktail had possibilities and so... I started tinkering.

Since I'm a huge fan of spice-infused cocktails - like this Citrus and Spice Kentucky Mule I thought that adding some spices to the classic White Russian drink. could work. Since I didn't want to add another liqueur, I decided to try infusing the Kahlua itself.

I am sooo glad that I did! Ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice are an ideal match with the Kahlua's rich coffee flavors. Coffee and pumpkin pie spice, after all, is a winning combination for Starbucks, right?

But first....

What is Kahlua?

Kahlua is a coffee liqueur from Mexico. It's made from a combination of rum, vanilla bean, sugar, and arabica coffee.

What is Kahlua and Cream?

Just as the name implies, it's a classic cocktail of equal parts Kahlua liqueur, vodka, and milk or cream. The cocktail is based on the Black Russian, a combination of vodka and Kahlua. At some point, cream was added and the Kahlua White Russian cocktail was born!

The cocktail became a cult classic with the debut of the movie "The Big Lebowski". Instead of a martini or whiskey, Jeff Bridge's character slurped down White Russians. An inspired choice, since this cocktail is a perfect blend of alcohol, sugar, and caffeine!

So, let's look at the ingredients you'll need for this Kahlua and Cream:

What you need to make Kahlua and Cream:

• Spice-infused Kahlua - or regular Kahlua if pumpkin pie spice isn't your thing.
• Good quality vodka - I like Snow Leopard but any Vodka that you like works well here.
• Heavy whipping cream

How to Make this Kahlua Cocktail:

1. Combine the cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves in a small pint jar and pour the Kahlua over it.
2. Let sit for 3 days and taste the Kahlua. If you are happy with the level of spice, strain the Kahlua and return to the pint jar. If you want a stronger spice flavor, let the mixture continue to infuse for up to a week. Taste it daily to check!
3. To make Kalua and Cream:
4. Fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice.
5. Pour the infused Kahlua over the ice.
6. Add the vodka and give the mixture a little stir.
7. Top with heavy whipping cream.
8. Garnish with some freshly grated nutmeg and add a couple of cinnamon sticks for stirrers.

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