Recreated - White Russian from The Big Lebowski
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- After disappointing at the box office, The Big Lebowski (1998) has since become a cult classic that put the White Russian cocktail back on the map. Here we recreate The Dude's standard recipe and then take it to the next level.
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the kahlua's too sweet?
well thats just like, your opinion, man
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Omg that is so fucking clever
Up vote
@Jake Shattuck He's clearly using half and half in the clip, so no heavy cream.
Agreed hahahah
Oh damn the pouring of the last one may be the best foodporn I’ve ever seen
Coolbillion Dude, I LOVE cocktail chemistry but if you wanna see some drink pouring foodporn, check out “How To Drink”
I moaned out loud when I saw that shit, that was crazy
Mason Fisher agreed
Sexy
Coolbillion u mean drinkporn lol
The whole thing smacks of effort.
The Dude does not approve.
Wil Hobbs Milk and add Vodka to your liking. Done.
He's obviously not a golfer...
He's being very undude.
Wil Hobbs snowflake
I'm 14 and I RARELY drink RARELY okay I know I can fuck up my shit but this guys drinks are like fucking good like that one iced tea one...Fun fact put Lacroix into fireball to make it taste like a spicy candy
Aaaand I have all I need at home.
Aaaaad I'm making one.
Aravzil you won't regret it. I always keep vodka and coffee liqueur stocked at home.
You want toasted cream? I can get you toasted cream. I can get you toasted cream by 3 o'clock
There are ways Dude.
That toasted cream really tied the drink together.
Drex33 yeah it did I made it for my family yesterday at a party and everyone fell in love with it
Drex33 Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
TeeMONEY donny, please
Vinny Giardina. Trolling dollard of a libtard.
Aries, you my good sir, are a dumbass. a dumbass I dare say.
My personal favorite way to make it, I call it the “snowy” Russian:
-Homemade Eggnog
-Vodka
-Coffee liquor
Mmmmmm
Perfect for around Christmas time, don't you agree?
Where have you been all my life!?
I feel like "improving it" goes against The Dude's whole character. Kahlua and milk would be adequate, and "adequate" is plenty for The Dude.
You forgot the part that makes it Russian
this is just a fucking travesty, man
But , what if the bartender slipped “the dude” the crazy version of the White Russian, I’m sure he would abide 💯
“Yeah, well that's just like your opinion man.” 😜
InstaBlaster
thanks for not being obnoxious. there are so many youtube channels centered around alcoholic beverages that are super annoying. you’re one of the good ones
I substituted vodka with Maker's Mark and got my "White Guy From Kentucky"
LOL
A great name
The Dude never measured his parts. You gotta eyeball it.
I just throw in two oz's of the three over ice and call it a day.
I have a question: Could you please explain better how do you pour in slow motion? I have tried several times, even tried to slightly change the ingredients, but the cocktail always pours at normal speed. I would really appreciate an explanation on how to do something in slowmo, thanks.
i think its with the size of the ice man, either that or the flicc of da wrist
I really want to know if this is a joke or not. If it's not, that is in slow motion
Facu Galeano 1/2 woosh
@Max Collins
r/woooosh
@@meehaerospace1476 I mean tbh this guy didnt sound like he was joking so I dont really think it was a joke in the first place
The Dude would certainly take one if you're offering, but to make each component separately? Too much work, man.
woolsyzygy Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
Not for me. I'm already steeping my espresso concentrate, and will be using my instant pot to brown up some cream, some with sodium bicarb, some without. Coz science. =)
@THE MATRIX HAS YOU
It's a dang drink alright, daaang gooood! =)
Your production and preparation quality has really improved, Nick (not that it wasn't good in the early days). Compared to your other "standard cocktail" videos this one is probably the most well shot/edited, and the recipe variations are also great. Love the continued effort you have made throughout your channel's history to strive for the best quality.
although, I'm not so sure abut beginning of the video. It takes courage to suffer through 22 sec long still shot of empty table and middle part of body...
Guess he has to redo the older ones then!
good taste in music my dude
You’re out of your element Donnie.
Shut the fuck up Donnie.
@@RandyVidz Yeah Shut The Fuck Up Donnie
One of my all time favorite cocktails
I admire you for how much effort you put in these next level variations of the cocktails... They are not just cocktails when you touch them they are becoming masterpieces
You videos always fascinate me. Thanks for the awesome content dude!!
You created a whole youtube channel just to have an excuse for your alcoholism?
Cheers.
It's pure genius.
Right on man
Lol
yep, he is the man
True alcoholics just drink bottom shelf liquor right out of the bottle
I suddenly feel an urge to re-watch the dude going on an adventure.
2:15 too late lint boy
He’s making homemade Kahlua... as a Simpsons fan that is hysterical!
I referenced The Dude in a joke the other day so yesterday my mom bought me the movie lol
your mom is awesome
Uriah Siner I love your Mom. - Dad
Rob Warrior “You’re not my dad!” - Robin Williams.
Far out
What a nice woman
Thank you!! I was waiting for this since i first found your channel! Simply Awesome!
Congratulations on creating fantastic videos. I don’t make cocktails but I love watching these.
Dude I've watched this video so many time. I've got my cream browning right now..I can't wait
Dude the toasted cream is amazing! Such an awesome facet to the drink. Can't wait to try it in other recipes. Thanks and keep those drinks coming hahaha
@BROTHER DYSTOPIAN meh.
The Dude imbibes.
Why didn't I think of this
I thought for sure it was gonna be how you ended the video!
"mind if I do a J?"
Your humor is coming out! I love it. I love the creativity too. Now that is the spice of life...creativity in cocktails. YUM!
Your videos are always very detailed and enteresting good job keep up the good work
The dude mixes up a very strong drink. That look like it was at least 2/3 vodka
You should make a restaurant+bar which I'm pretty sure is just a pub actually with you at the bar and Babish in the kitchen though I'm confident I'm not the first to comment this
I second that!
omg yes, he's the babish of drinks
That's awesome. It's great to see you make the original and then an intermediate improvement and an advance level one man. Your last version seems like the best tasting
Possibly your best video yet - all that was missing was a rapid infusion segment for the cold brew. Brilliant stuff Nick.
WHAT A CONCIDENCE! I just wanted to look up your channel to see if you did a vid on the white russian and there i see this vid in my abo box. Very nice.
How did you manage to vacuum seal a liquid?
there are some vacuum seals that can do it, I just sucked some of the air out before sealing it. Doesn't need to be 100% airtight
*Macintosh plus plays*
You can partially zip up a zip top bag that contains a liquid or a solid of any kind, leaving a small length un-zipped. Lower the bag down in a big pot or sink full of water, down all the way as close to the zip to as you can get it without letting water in. When the water has pushed all the air out, zip it closed. If the internal liquid has a heavier specific gravity than water, which cream does, it should work fine. YMMV. I think Kenji on Serious Eats also shows this in a video IIRC, but others may have as well.
Yeah I know about doing that but he used a proper vac bag.
batt3ryac1d. You just use a kitchen vac food sealer.
Haha great creative video! Loved it incl. the small jokes on various other videos! Keep it up.
A big thanks for those recipes, we did awesome white russian with a friend ! The Big Lebowski was a reference for us as the degustation was awesome too, big up and continue. French fan
На Здоровье!
In fact, I'm from Russia)
RustySkull me too
I take Russian
Kpat расва, откуда в
Чтоб хуй стоял и деньги были
The movie that introduced me to White Russians. Awesome job on the video!
Josh Andrews Had it on my 18th birthday. Very, very good drink imo
Ha! Snap! Used to use Tia Maria but i find Kahlua tastes better.
really enjoying these videos.
White russian is one of my favorite cocktail ! Your channel is amazing and all details are great, you don't speak to fast and it's better to understand and learn recipe and english. Cheers from France 🇫🇷 ! Don't give up !!
How would you recommend roasting the cream if you don’t have a sous vide cooker?
Here's the recipe for making it in a pressure cooker www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2018/01/toasted-cream.html
Looks sweet, just wondering have you ever thought about making the one or more of the cocktails from the danger 5 running gag?
I can’t wait to try this!! Thanks Nick.
I saw the big lebowski in theatres for the first time last year and had a White Russian and LOVED the movie and the cocktail
Made the cocktail at home with the coffee liqueur and toasted cream like nick did at the end. Thanks for the cocktail recipe nick!
You're supposed to use half-and-half instead of cream.
question: how important is the precision in measuring? Both for these cockails and for all others in general. The dude just pours stuff together? Also, how precise is a normal non-bartender human at "ah about 2cl i guess?"-measuring?
for a white russian, I don't think it really matters, I use a high ball and do 1 part vodka 2 parts vodka and fill to the top with cream. That being said, i've moved on to my favourite drink, a splash of vodka, 1 part amaretto, 2 parts kahlua, 2 parts Bailey's Irish Cream, and fill to the top with heavy cream. All with ice.
P Z This is precisely why mixing your own drinks trends toward trouble. After the first, the ratios aren't as important. After your third, four parts vodka, one part Kalua and a splash of cream is just about as good as the first drink...
Depends on your level of alcoholism. If you make them all the time, you'll be able to do it with your eyes closed. If it's your first time, might as well measure it to get a good idea of where the taste starts. After two or three, it won't matter at all.
Haha, man, I remember when you was just a lil baby channel teaching a couple hundred of us how to make clear ice lol.
Congrats on the growth, dude!
Nice work keep it up love your videos
well, that's like, your opinion man
I've been following the channel here for a while and I really enjoy your content! A couple of things struck me in this video, and some previous ones, that you may find useful to note:
The framing on most of your shots kind of makes it look like there's just a bouncing torso in front of the camera. Try framing slightly below/above the waist, or slightly below/above the shoulders. Where we're at now really chops up the body and makes the frame look unnatural. See some videos from Binging with Babish for the type of frame I'm speaking of.
Secondly, we've got the really nice 4k video going on, but man, that auto exposure is killing me! One shot is properly exposed and the next is almost as dark as night. Maybe try finding the best exposure setting for the lights you work with ahead of time and burn them in?
Hope these notes don't come off as snooty; I'm really just looking to see one of my favorite channels come even further than they already have!
Thanks for the content!
I think my lack of an apron makes that framing a challenge. I just did a comparison with his videos and we're both framed right below the shoulders.
I totally agree on the auto exposure, it's an issue with the default iphone camera. I've already recorded my next 3 videos but after that I'll be trying out a new app where I can lock in the ISO
TL;DR
This superb video. You went through everything you could
Thanks!
I love watching the cream getting stirred into the liqueur. sooo satisfying!
"and yes, I'm aware I should be using a Russian vodka, the Dude uses Smirnoff..."
Well Smirnoff is British vodka, so...
Agreed, wouldn't call Smirnoff a Russian vodka. I've spent quite a lot of time in Russia and never seen anyone drink it there, and in fact I don't think I can even recall ever seeing it for sale.
The guy that started smirnoff was from Moscow, and had to leave russia and started over again. So it does have its roots in Russia. I was sceptical too but I looked it up and well there we have it. Still don't like the the brand.
+handyanqu You're right, and I agree it has it roots in Russia. That said, however, I think it is a stretch to describe Smirnoff as a "Russian Vodka" when it hasn't been made in the country in over 100 years. The link is rather tenuous, especially when you consider there are hundreds of vodkas actually made and bottled in Russia.
i can see the logic, but by that standard Guinness is now Canadian to anyone in the Americas because it's brewed there and Sapporo is now American. I understand sentiment behind it, but if it's the same "style" or intent of the original creation i can give it a pass even if it is no longer made in that exact country.
Fair point and well made Handyandqu, but I think we'll have to agree to disagree here. While Guinness (I don't know anything about Sapporo), is brewed in various location around the world, their head quarters and main brewery is still in Dublin, and can be drunk in basically every single pub in Ireland. Smirnoff on the other hand has had no connection to Russia for over 100 years, and as I said before is something I've never seen on sale in Russia. Fair enough that it is a Russian vodka in origin, but it seems weird to single it out as an example of Russian vodka, especially when there are hundreds of vodkas actually produced in Russia.
As an ordained Dudeist Priest, I approve of this video.
Those dude priests are really un-dude. Ironic
You have such a great channel
Superb channel. Subscribed!
i imagine bald bearded ryan reynolds watching this with some nasty stink eye lmao
That's not the way Jackie treehorn made it for the Dude!
Jon MacDonald Jackie Treehorn treats the objects like women, man
wow, I really like your version. The reduced sweetness sounds awesome
Excited for this content right here. Toasted cream looks real cool. I wonder about your cold brew: any reason your making that with espresso fine grind as opposed to a course grind? Off to the store for some supplies!
I made one today after preparing cold brew coffee yesterday, just without the vanilla extract. It is so vastly superior to Kahlua! Truly cocktail you're not ashamed to drink if you're a guy. Thanks for the recipe, I won't make it any other way from now on.
I get the kind of appeal of a cream-based White Russian being a kind of "dessert in a glass", but I honestly think it's better when it's made with regular, full-fat milk. It becomes less overpoweringly rich and sweet because of the reduced fat-content, and the vodka is allowed to make it a more clean drink when it's not suffocated by the cream.
namedoesmatter yea it's much better with regular milk in my opinion.
I spilt the difference and use half and half. I always have it in the frig. If I run out an alarm goes off.😁
As always, you are a true alchemist of the mixologist world. Cheers
Wow! PERFECT video! Gets me amped!
I thought he used Half & Half in the movie
strangulator42 Half and Half is if you don't have that option.
He did. Full fat cream is gross in a White Russian.
Reverend Al I disagree. He ll, heavy cream isn't even bad.
strangulator42 poise cafe
I thought it was just milk and vodka this sounds delicious
Love this channel keep it up
Wow! Thanks for combining the Serious Eats with the Cocktail Chemistry. That toasted cream caught my eye too - great idea to mix it with a white russian.
Would using non dairy milk affect the consistency?
I guess I will pop some lactaid pills.... ._.
The dude does use a non daily creamer in one of the scenes I believe. But almond milk might be tasty
I tried it with almond milk and it was delicious :)
I use skimmed milk in mine, still awesome!
it's not that easy to get ahold of, but almond cream works really well for me. If you can't buy it you can just blend together almonds and water in a 1:1 ratio by volume.
You can't improve the Dude's drink.fact.
i agree Carlo - this video is a joke
oh well.. this is just.. your opinion, dude.
What about vanilla Vodka as an additive?
The line at the end got me to like this video, it worked so well lmao
The toasted cream really went well thank you for the tips too up my game
Never saw the movie but who cares when you have the mega awesome Cocktail Chemistry magician ;-) Never had a Russian --- white or black --- but somehow a Brandy Alexander came to mind watching your remake.
The Brandy Alexander is the world's greatest breakfast cocktail.
See the fucking movie
Watch it!
Oh, Nester....that is not a very convincing argument for watching the movie. :-)
Thanks for your enthusiastic recommendation, Mr. Slash Camp :-)
What's with the pronounciation of "liqueur?"
xaeromancer that's how you pronounce it
The correct pronunciation is " Lee-kuhr". It's a French word.
favourite film. Favourite cocktail. And now, favourite recipe!
Awesome video !
I have one question as I new to this how long would the homemade coffee Liqueur last ?
Great videos ! :)
At least a month!
Not really a cult classic anymore more of just a classic these days
LeiskaKaksSeiska shut up
fair, you can pretty much make out the plot by reading the movie posters in college dorm rooms
LeiskaKaksSeiska Well... that’s just, like, your opinion man.
LeiskaKaksSeiska well that's just like... your opinion man
No. It literally spawned a cult. But it's a cult i would actually join. It's called Dudeism.
Make a tide pod shot
Hell yea
Tide pod *looking* shot, right? You wouldn't actually drink soap would you?
Why
Search it, the tipsy bartender made a perfect one
Dan R. Dont tell me what not to do! My insides are dirty, and need to be cleaned by the delicious taste of Tide pods
Well done! Extensive exploration of the white Russian.
I watch these beautiful videos for the sake of learning. This is an art I’m very interested in
1) Polish Vodka is much better than most Ruskie vodkas anyway. Most polish vodkas use potato, rather than wheat. Imo, The purer the starch the cleaner the taste.
2) ah!, it's like carmelizing white chocolate. I'm woried about scorching the cream in a pressure cooker. Maybe a bain marie would be a safer bet?
Or what about straight up mixing brown butter and a lighter cream?
3) Why didn't you use vodka with the coffee grounds? If you're using water then couldn't you get the same result using a pour over coffee?
Here's the recipe for making it in a pressure cooker www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2018/01/toasted-cream.html
Dan R. Both countries have good vodka. Poland has Belvedere, Russia has Stolichnaya and Russian standard. Wheat vodka not worse than vodka made of potatoes. For example, Grey goose is wheat-based vodka. But I agree that most of Russian vodka is not good, because it is made for poor people, who can't afford to buy good vodka. It's quality is bad, but it is cheap, and does a good job killing your life, literally and lyrically.
"IMO" means in my opinion. Sorry if you didn't catch that.
Dan R. Thanks.
Михаил Беднов grey goose is french though and he said the Dude uses Smirnoff which isn't even being produced in Russia anymore. Many people argue about vodkas but in reality it is just grain and water without flavourants so getting whatever for a reasonable price (which doesn't mean getting soapy barf inducing stuff for 4bucks a bottle) shouldn't be frowned upon.
"We can make this White Russian better!"
Yeah....well, that's just like your opinion, man!
hi! so nice that you are applying the same openness and methodology to cocktails that is being applied to success in cooking by serious eats and others! another cool idea for making the coffee flavor: add coffee grounds to vodka or rum, strain after a few days. it keeps at room temp and you can add simple syrup as needed for whatever sweetness/coffee flavor strength you desire, and you don't risk it ever being too diluted as is possible using the cold-brew technique.
Great video, loved the DIY coffee liquour walkthrough! Do you know the italian "caffè Borghetti"? It's what I usually use instead of kalhua, it's indeed a bit less sweet...
binging with babish much?
Yeah. Totally.
binging with babish’s closeted gay little brother
I like how you did a shaken White Russian. Leopold Brothers has some great products, too. Nice work!
yes! I've always wondered about this, I've tried about a dozen white russians and none of them seemed any good.
THIS makes me want to try it again
Am I watching a knockoff Binging with Babish
Not a knockoff. Just a different idea with a similar style.
Definitely heavily inspired/borrowed from Babish. Not that I'm complaining though. Love the format
@@teukufayzal9998 jesus christ lmao
@@teukufayzal9998 Both Babish and Cocktail released their first video on cooking/mixing in February of 2016. Babish was about a week later but began with the style he would carry onto other videos. While Cocktail used shots that were similar in style they were only to show off the process and the camera cuts often to other perspectives. Neither copied the other but this guy was definitely influenced by Babish in terms of performance.
💯
So, you just Binging with Babish wannabe ?
I love watching your videos, they are fun to watch and when i get the supplies to make some of the cocktails I'll do some of them. I do have a question, my Dad is a big fan of Star Trek and the one thing he wants from that is Romulan Ale, I know there were bottles of it being sold in Las Vegas and that it was just beer heavily died with food coloring, what would you recommend for a better alternative than just going out and buying a bunch of food coloring?
Thank you for the video.
Complete copy of binging w babish. Damn
Parallel thinking.
Griffin O'Conor oof, this was started before Babish
This is awesome!!!👍🏻
Enjoyable cocktail enjoyable content a match made in heaven. Thank you
Cocktail Chemistry - Love the video. I can only speak for myself, but I originally put this video on the back burner because I thought it was just the simple White Russian from the movie. I know I should’ve known better, but then I thought, are other people doing the same. Idk just a thought, but maybe a qualifier in the title like “improved and homemade...” or something like that would draw more? I’m no youtuber, but I do love your channel and wish to see it grow
Aaahhhhh a fellow Serious Eats fan!! Awesomeness!!
Well that looks amazing.
That was fun. Thank you.
One of your best videos. Inspired me to make my own coffee liqueur.
How did it taste?
@@AndrewBrannen Not great, to be honest. I went back to using kahlua.
@@harpercharlie I see! Did you follow his same recipe, or tweak it?