More popularly known as a White Russian, this drink was made popular for many people by its inclusion in the film The Big Lebowski. The main character, known as the Dude and masterfully played by Jeff Bridges, is seen drinking these constantly and to the exclusion of all else. In fact, we even see him mixing one up for breakfast. Now I don’t recommend going that far, but every time I watch that movie I mix one or two up just to get into the right mood.

The reason the I’ve chosen to post as Caucasian instead of White Russian is that at one point the Dude clearly requests “another caucasian” from the bartender at the bowling alley he and his friends patronize. Anyway, on with the recipe.

Recipe:

2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Kahlúa
3 oz. Milk

Pour in order over ice and stir. Don’t bother too much about being precise with the measurements, it’s meant to be a quick fix.

Notes:

Tastes kind of like a coffee milkshake. I’ve taken the measurements from the breakfast scene, which I’m recalling from memory. Alter it to your taste, or you can find a recipe on the back label of a Kahlúa bottle.

Rating:

- I like it.

Recipe:

1 oz. Tequila
1 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Gin
1 oz. Light Rum
1 1/2 oz. Coconut Cream
1 oz. Grenadine

Mix everything in a blender with crushed ice.

Via: Coco Lopez

Notes:

Ouch. (again.) I found this drink quite by accident, looking for something else. Still, it looked so over-the-top I couldn’t help myself. Actually, it’s not as bad as it looks. The (cheap) tequila gives it a slightly unpleasant edge, but it’s otherwise just another girl-drink (it is intensely pink). Keep this in mind for bachelor-parties and other such events.

The original recipe called for 151 rum, I changed that to regular rum because I figured that might be overkill. Shouldn’t have bothered. Also, I adapted the recipe to one serving.

Rating:

- Has its uses, but I’m too old for them (unfortunately).

Recipe:

1 1/2 oz Vodka
4 oz Pineapple juice
1 oz Coconut Cream
1 slice Pineapple
1 Cherry

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend well at high speed. Pour into a tiki mug, ideally, or else a tall glass. Garnish with pineapple slice and cherry.

Recipe:

1 oz. Tequila
1 oz. Triple Sec
1 oz. Rum
1 oz. Gin
1.5 oz. Lemon Juice
1 Splash Coca-Cola

Mix ingredients together over ice in a tall glass. Pour into shaker and give ONE brisk shake. Pour back into glass and make sure there is a touch of fizz at the top. Garnish with lemon.

Notes

Ouch. If you make this properly, it should taste very similar to Iced Tea and the alcohol will barely be noticeable. Some recipes I’ve seen also call for Vodka, but it seems like overkill to me - this drink doesn’t need strengthening.

Rating

- For special occasions only, if you’re over 21.

Recipe:

1 oz Vodka
1/2 oz Creme de Banane
1 dash Grenadine
Orange Juice

Build in a tall glass over ice in the order given.

Notes

A useful girl-drink to have in your repertoire for emergencies.