The Recipe · No.1089 · Virgin White Russian (White Russian Mocktail)
Virgin White Russian (White Russian Mocktail), and where to source it
Build the coffee base first, then float the cream over the back of a spoon last. Stir it all together and you get one flat beige drink; the float gives you the two-tone glass and the cream to pull down as you sip.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineCreamy
Cost$$
VegetarianGluten-free
Contains dairy
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for1servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Cold brew concentrate
A strong, low-acid cold brew standing in for both the vodka and the coffee liqueur. Weak coffee makes a weak drink.
2 ozrecommended
Local / market
Coffee syrup
For the sweet coffee body the liqueur carried. A real coffee syrup, not plain sugar.
3/4 ozrecommended
Local / market
Heavy cream
Cold, straight from the fridge, so it floats clean instead of sinking in streaks.
Can you make Virgin White Russian (White Russian Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed
No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.
Can you freeze Virgin White Russian (White Russian Mocktail)? — Yes
Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.
Can you make Virgin White Russian (White Russian Mocktail) ahead of time? — Partly
The components hold — prep the parts ahead and finish it close to serving for the best texture.
Is Virgin White Russian (White Russian Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes
Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.
Is Virgin White Russian (White Russian Mocktail) vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan
It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
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