Eggnog White Russian Holiday Cocktail Recipe

Last Updated on July 18, 2025 by Leah Hall

This Eggnog White Russian is a great eggnog cocktail recipe perfect for the holiday season!

 

It’s probably a dirty little secret around here, but White Russians are one of our favorite cocktails. Because it really tastes like an iced coffee (and cold brew coffee is the bestest!) and it is one-third cream. Yes, I said cream, friends. This is a sweet, cold and creamy cocktail that you will love as much as we do! Try other eggnog cocktails with our Gingerbread Eggnog or Bourbon Maple Eggnog!

 

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We have totally shifted into holiday mode. We have chilly weather and have had some snow already. I am ready to sit next to a warm fire and the Christmas tree sipping on this holiday flavored White Russian recipe. Anyone want to join?

White Russian Cocktail

For most people, White Russians came into play in 1998, from the Coen Brothers movie The Big Lebowski. “The Dude” caused an inadvertent White Russian revival of the classic recipe.We

We do consider a White Russian a year round cocktail, but I especially think of it as a holiday cocktail. Meaning, we put eggnog in this one. Eggnog. The richer the better. Calories during the holidays don’t count, right? Try our Chai White Russian, too!

White Russian

The Classic version of a White Russian is vodka, Kahlua (coffee liqueur) and cream. Super simple ingredients make an easy cocktail. 

To make, add the vodka and Kahlua to a glass with ice, then add a splash of cream drizzled over the back of a spoon so it doesn’t fully mix. Then when you are ready, give it a stir. The ratios are 1 part vodka, 1 part Kahlua and 1 part cream. 

 

Because there are only 3 ingredients they are great for cocktail parties. It’s easy for guests to make their own drinks then. Plus, lets be honest, we have these ingredients on hand for those unexpected visitors that drop by during the holidays. It’s so easy to whip them up in a pinch.

We added eggnog to this one for the funky flavor from it, which makes it such a perfect holiday cocktail with one easy ingredient swap! Try an Eggnog Whipped Coffee from Nutmeg Nanny for another boozy and rich holiday treat!

Tips & Tricks

• Eggnog – in a traditional White Russian recipe you use heavy cream, but we switched it for creamy eggnog in this festive drink. You can use a homemade eggnog recipe if you have one, but store-bought regular eggnog works great. 
• Vodka – regular vodka is the classic choice. But, if you want to zhuzh this up a little bit, try some flavored vodka. Peppermint vodka, vanilla vodka or caramel vodka are great choices!
• Glasses – rocks glasses are the classic and best choice!
• Garnish – cinnamon sticks, grated nutmeg on top, candy cane for the season, sprinkle of ground cinnamon, or star anise. 

Hope you try this great holiday cocktail! It’s a tasty choice for eggnog lovers, and if you need another try our Carrot Cake White Russian, too!

 

Cheers!

 

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