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Easy Cocktails and Recipes | Mom Life and Style | Orange County Blogger

White Russian with Coconut Rum Recipe

April 20, 2015 By Sharon Garofalow 1 Comment

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When you call it brunch, drinking in the morning is totally acceptable. And there are certain cocktail recipes that just feel like they should be served in the A.M.

Anything coffee-flavored is essential. And I noticed I had some Coconut Rum.

So I decided a White Russian with Coconut Rum needed to be made. And you’re going to love it.

Coconut Rum White Russian on a wooden board.

Coconut rum provided by Captain Morgan. 

White Russian with Coconut Rum

Of course, I always think of the Big Lebowski when I drink a White Russian. Which is crazy since I haven’t seen that movie in about 100 years.

Kahlua and rum make great easy mixed drinks. But I really didn’t love the idea of milk in my morning cocktail.

So I decided since I was using coconut rum in my cocktail, that I would turn it into a Vegan White Russian and use coconut milk too.

Now the recipe is non-dairy and has this lovely touch of coconut flavor but has that great coffee flavor from the Kahlua.

It is really SO simple. And only needs these three ingredients!

White Russian with Coconut Rum instead of vodka being held by a blonde girl.

Of course, you can just call this a Coconut Rum White Russian. But sometimes I like to give my drink recipes a name.

I call this one, “The Little White Lie.” Because it looks just like a regular old iced coffee. But it’s not. It’s more awesome.

And it’s perfect for brunch.

To be clear, I would not drink this and tell my kids it was iced coffee.

If I am responsible enough to drink a cocktail I am responsible enough to have those conversations with my kids.

And quite frankly, I don’t drink a lot of brunch cocktails because when you get old like me, they just make you sleepy. 

Can you Make a White Russian with Rum?

Of course you can! I know that a lot of cocktail recipes typically call for a specific liquor. But truly most can be interchangeable.

You can make a White Russian without vodka. Just use white rum, or you can take it up a notch like I did and use coconut rum. Spiced rum would even work.

Plus, instead of milk I’m using coconut milk. And it’s so tasty and dairy-free! Kahlua and coconut milk together is a match made in heaven.

Kahlua and rum White Russian ingredients on a wood table.

How to make a White Russian without Vodka

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Coconut Rum
  • 1 oz Kahlua
  • 1 oz coconut milk

You know I have a lot of vodka recipes and could have used it here, the coconut rum just felt right. I trust my gut when it comes to cocktails.

Kahlua is one of those things that you buy for like, one recipe. If you don’t have it, you can pretty much can swap it out for any coffee-flavored liquor.

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You can also sub out the coconut milk for other non-dairy alternatives. This would be super tasty with almond milk too.

All you really need to know is Kahlua, coconut rum and coconut milk is super tasty.

Kahlua to make a Coconut White Russian on a wood table.

Steps:

To a glass filled with ice (or cute bottles like I have here) add Kahlua.

Coconut Rum makes a delicious White Russian cocktail.

Add the coconut rum. (So good, you guys).

Kahlua and rum in bottles for an easy White Russian Recipe

Add in your coconut milk and then stir!

White Russian with rum instead of vodka in glass bottles on a wood board

It couldn’t be easier to make this White Russian with coconut milk.

You don’t even have to exert yourself with shaking anything. And it totally doesn’t even matter what order you add it all in. 

I love the way the coconut milk begins to mix with the Kahlua. I wish you didn’t have to stir it and could leave it all marbley and gorgeous.

The coconut rum gives it a slight sweetness. I see it being a big player in my summer cocktails.

Do you like a traditional White Russian or does this coconut milk cocktail sound better??

Printable Coconut White Russian with Rum

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Yield: 2 servings

Coconut White Russian

White Russian recipe with Captain Morgans Coconut Rum

This easy White Russian with Coconut Rum recipe makes a great brunch cocktail! 

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Coconut Rum
  • 1 oz Kahlua
  • 1 oz coconut milk

Instructions

  1. Pour all ingredients over ice.
  2. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Information

Yield

2

Serving Size

2 Servings

Amount Per Serving Calories 119Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 4mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 0gSugar 10gProtein 0g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate.

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© Sharon Garofalow
Cuisine: American / Category: Drinks

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Bourbon Moscow Mule

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About Sharon Garofalow

Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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  1. Peter Smith says

    July 8, 2019 at 7:44 am

    Coconut is so tasty that it matches with a lot of things! Can’t wait to try this drink!!

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