Smith and Kearns
Modern · Liqueur · Highball
An oilfield favorite of the 1950s North Dakota plains — Kahlúa, cream, and a splash of soda for a fizzed-up White Russian.
| Glass | Highball |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 12% |
| Category | dessert |
| Flavor | coffee, creamy, fizzy, dessert |
Ingredients
- Coffee Liqueur1.5 oz
- Heavy Cream1.5 oz
- Sparkling Water3 oz
Method
- Fill highball glass with ice
- Add Kahlúa and cream
- Top with soda water
- Stir gently
Pro Tips
- Use a heavy cream, not half-and-half — the soda's bite needs fat to cut it.
- The soda goes in LAST and slowly; it foams aggressively if you pour fast.
- Add a float of cold brew concentrate for a modern twist that tastes like an egg cream.