Salted Butterscotch White Russian
The Salted Butterscotch White Russian is a creamy, sweet-and-salty cocktail made with butterscotch schnapps, coffee liqueur, vanilla vodka, and cream. It’s a dessert-like drink with cozy fall flavors, perfect for sipping after dinner or on a chilly evening.
Equipment
- Rocks glass or old-fashioned glass
- Small plate for rim salt
- Bar spoon or cocktail shaker
Ingredients
For the Cocktail:
- 2 ounces butterscotch schnapps like DeKuyper’s Buttershots
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur Kahlúa is a classic choice
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- 1 ounce heavy cream or half-and-half for lighter version
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- Ice cubes
For the Rim:
- Butterscotch sauce ice cream topping works perfectly
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Pour butterscotch sauce onto a small plate. Dip the rim of your glass into it, then dip into a plate of sea salt. Set aside.
- Fill with Ice: Add ice cubes to your prepared glass.
- Mix the Base: Pour in the butterscotch schnapps, coffee liqueur, and vanilla vodka.
- Add the Cream: Slowly pour the heavy cream over the back of a spoon so it gently floats on top. This gives you that beautiful layered effect.
- Finish: Sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg. Stir gently before sipping if you like it blended.
Notes
This recipe makes one serving, but you can easily scale it up for a party. Just keep the ratios the same and mix in a pitcher.