Spider’s Web White Russian Cocktail Recipe
A spooky Halloween twist on the classic White Russian, this cocktail blends creamy coffee flavors with a spider web design on top. It’s smooth, rich, and always a hit at parties thanks to its bold look and crowd-pleasing taste.
Equipment
- Rocks or lowball glass
- Shot glass or jigger
- Bar spoon
- Small whisk or fork
- Squeeze bottle or plastic bag with a snipped corner
- Small bowl
- Toothpick (for spider web design)
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur like Kahlúa
- 1 oz heavy cream for the drink
- 1 tbsp heavy cream + ½ tsp lemon juice for the spider web
- Ice cubes
- Optional: black or purple food coloring
Instructions
- Fill your glass about ¾ full with ice.
- Pour in vodka and coffee liqueur. Stir gently to chill.
- Slowly pour 1 oz cream over the back of a spoon so it floats on top.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp heavy cream with ½ tsp lemon juice. Let it sit for 1–2 minutes to thicken.
- Add a drop or two of food coloring to the thickened cream if desired.
- Transfer the thickened cream to a squeeze bottle or plastic bag with the tip snipped.
- Pipe a spiral on the surface of the cream.
- Drag a toothpick from the center outward to form the spider web design.
- Serve immediately before the web sinks or melts into the drink.