Salted Bourbon Butterscotch White Russian – A Vodka Cocktail

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Last Updated on October 9, 2023 by Leah Hall

 

When we started playing around with fall flavors, butterscotch was not at the top of our list. Instead we were going for lots of apple cider, spice and maple. But when we came up with our Salted Bourbon Butterscotch Sauce, we knew we would have to come up with a cocktail to use it in! The sauce is a great twist on regular caramel, although a caramel white Russian would be lovely as well!

 

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Butterscotch White Russian

We were kicking around a couple of ideas on a recent weekend and happened to be watching TV while doing it when one of those classic weekend movies came up on our screen, The Big Lebowski. Almost simultaneously, we both said “White Russians!” We knew we had a cocktail we would have to make.

 

The result? The Salted Bourbon Butterscotch White Russian!

What is a White Russian?

In the movie, the White Russian is said to be the perfect delivery vehicle for all of man’s culinary vices, fat, sugar, caffeine and alcohol. A cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur and cream, the White Russian is actually a spin off the Black Russian cocktail. The Black Russian which was invented during the Russian vodka crazy of the 1950s.

 

A splash of heavy cream made the Black Russian into a White Russian and makes the White Russian a real smooth rich cocktail.

Mason Jar / Jigger

If You are Looking for More Vodka Cocktails, Try These!

• Concord Grape Moscow Mule
• Latte Martini and Blueberry Pie Cocktail
• Adult Purple Cow
• Rosemary Grapefruit Moscow Mule
• Galaxy Magic Moscow Mule
• Black and Tangerine Vodka Tonic
• Chai Toasted Cream White Russian
• Spicy Bloody Mary
• Polyjuice Potion
• Rhubasil

 

One of the big components of the White Russian is the coffee liqueur which brings a big flavor of coffee to the cocktail. We figured that lots of folks like salted caramel lattes, so why not a cocktail that emulates the flavors found in a caramel latte? We subbed in a caramel infused vodka (but feel free to use a caramel flavored vodka) for the plain vodka. Then started the drink out with a light hint of caramel that worked well with the coffee flavors of the coffee liqueur.

What Ingredients are Needed for the Salted Butterscotch White Russian?

• Half and Half
• Mocha Kahlua
• Caramel Vodka
• Salted Bourbon Butterscotch Sauce
• Nutmeg

 

We decided that the caramel vodka was to subtle, and if we were going to make a cocktail with a big bold flavor, we should use our delicious Salted Bourbon Butterscotch sauce. The Butterscotch Sauce brings a rich deep dark caramel flavor to the Salted Bourbon Butterscotch White Russian. The hints of bourbon also added a well rounded complexity that worked really well in this cocktail.

If You Are Looking for More Recipes with Liqueur, Try These!

• Banana Liqueur
• Lumiere
• Ginger Snap
• Allspice Dram
• Cargo Cult
• Cherry Amaretto Boozy Marshmallows
• Woodsman
• Cherry Blossom
• Blood Orange Sidecar
• Pimm’s Cup

 

The extra sweetness from the butterscotch sauce makes the Salted Bourbon Butterscotch White Russian a little sweet, but still really satisfying to sip on, too.

 

We hope you will give our Salted Bourbon Butterscotch White Russian a try this Holiday season! We think the Dude might just enjoy this take on his signature cocktail, a Pumpkin Spice White Russian from Pass the Sushi, or a Carrot Cake White Russian, too!

 

Cheers!

 

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Like this recipe? Try these below, too!

Salted Butterscotch Bourbon Eggnog

 

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Other White Russian Cocktails

• Hot White Russian – The Spicy Apron
• Chocolate White Russian – Basil and Bubbly
• Floating Yoda Cocktail – Homemade Hooplah
• Pink Peppermint Russian – Kleinworth and Co
• Gingersnap White Russian – Meg Is Well

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