Smith and Kearns

Liqueur · Highball

An oilfield favorite of the 1950s North Dakota plains — Kahlúa, cream, and a splash of soda for a fizzed-up White Russian.

GlassHighball
GarnishNone
ABV12%
Categorydessert
Flavorcoffee, creamy, fizzy, dessert

Ingredients

  • Kahlúa1.5 oz
  • Heavy Cream1.5 oz
  • Soda Water3 oz

Method

  1. Fill highball glass with ice
  2. Add Kahlúa and cream
  3. Top with soda water
  4. 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.