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Salted Caramel White Russian

A decadent, layered coffee cocktail featuring a gooey salted caramel rim, smooth vodka, coffee liqueur, and a luxurious heavy cream float.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Modern
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Glass Rim
  • 1 tbsp thick caramel sauce
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1 tsp turbinado sugar or coarse brown sugar
Cocktail
  • 2 oz vodka premium, unflavored
  • 1 oz coffee liqueur such as Kahlúa
  • 1 oz heavy whipping cream
  • 1 handful large ice cubes

Equipment

  • Rocks glass
  • Cocktail jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Two shallow saucers

Method
 

  1. Prepare your rimming stations by placing caramel sauce in one saucer, and mixing coarse salt and sugar in another.
  2. Dip the rim of a rocks glass into the caramel, then immediately dip it into the salt and sugar mixture.
  3. Carefully place large ice cubes into the rimmed glass.
  4. Pour the vodka and coffee liqueur over the ice and stir gently to combine.
  5. Hold a bar spoon upside down over the drink and slowly pour the heavy cream over the back of the spoon to create a distinct layer.
  6. Serve immediately and stir before drinking.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk or oat milk. Add a splash of espresso for an extra caffeine kick.