Jul 14 2026
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Sunburnt White Russian Recipe

Inspired by Rooster
Time10m
Serves1

Dark rum, cold brew

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnish (Optional)

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients: dark rum, cold brew coffee, heavy cream, and optional garnishes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Glass

    Select a rocks glass or old-fashioned glass for serving. You can chill the glass in the freezer for a few minutes if desired.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine the Base Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour in 2 oz of dark rum and 3 oz of cold brew coffee.

  2. 4

    Shake Well

    Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to mix the ingredients well and chill the mixture.

  3. 5

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.

  4. 6

    Add Cream

    Slowly pour 1 oz of heavy cream over the back of a spoon to float it on top of the drink.

Garnishing

  1. 7

    Add Garnish

    If desired, garnish the drink with 5 coffee beans and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder on top of the cream for added aroma and presentation.

  2. 8

    Serve and Enjoy

    Serve the Sunburnt White Russian immediately and enjoy the rich flavors.

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