A rich, velvety twist on the classic White Russian featuring Northern Reach Maple Coffee Infused Maple Syrup. Vanilla vodka brings a smooth vanilla note, while the coffee-infused maple syrup provides the sweetness and deep roasted-coffee character traditionally supplied by coffee liqueur.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 2 oz Northern Reach Maple Coffee Infused Maple Syrup
- 2 oz heavy cream
- Ice
Directions
Fill a rocks glass with ice.
Pour the vanilla vodka over the ice, followed by the Coffee Infused Maple Syrup. Give the glass a gentle stir to begin incorporating the syrup.
Slowly pour the heavy cream over the back of a spoon for a dramatic layered presentation. For a fully blended cocktail, pour the cream directly into the glass instead.
Stir lightly just before drinking to combine the layers while maintaining the cocktail’s thick, silky texture.
Garnish
For an elevated presentation, finish with:
- 3 whole coffee beans
- A light dusting of freshly grated nutmeg or cocoa
- A very small drizzle of Coffee Infused Maple Syrup over the cream
Flavor Profile
Rich • Creamy • Maple-forward • Roasted coffee • Vanilla
The coffee-infused maple syrup replaces the conventional coffee liqueur, creating a sweeter, fuller-bodied White Russian with pronounced maple character and a roasted coffee finish.
Yield: 1 cocktail
Glass: Rocks glass
Serving: Over ice