Tiramisu White Russian

A glass of iced coffee with milk, topped with a ladyfinger biscuit. Plates with tiramisu and a jigger are in the background on a white surface.

The Tiramisu White Russian is rich, smooth, and perfect for slow sipping after dinner or during a cozy night in. The creamy texture and dessert-inspired flavor make it feel like your favorite coffeehouse treat in cocktail form.

Course Cocktail

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings drink

Calories 311kcal

Ingredients

Tiramisu Syrup

1 cup brewed coffee
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1½ tablespoons dark rum
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Tiramisu White Russian

2 ounces dark rum or vodka
1 ounce coffee liqueur
1 ounce half-and-half
½ ounce tiramisu syrup
1 whole ladyfinger cookie for garnish (optional)
1 pinch cocoa powder for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Tiramisu Syrup

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine coffee and sugar. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Whisk in the cocoa.
1 cup brewed coffee, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
Remove from heat. Let cool completely.
Stir in dark rum and vanilla extract.
1½ tablespoons dark rum, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Transfer to a glass jar and seal tightly with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Tiramisu White Russian

Fill a rocks glass with ice.
Add dark rum or vodka, coffee liqueur, tiramisu syrup and half-and-half. Stir to combine. Alternatively, combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake well, then pour into the glass.
2 ounces dark rum, 1 ounce coffee liqueur, ½ ounce tiramisu syrup, 1 ounce half-and-half
Garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder and a ladyfinger cookie, if desired.
1 whole ladyfinger cookie, 1 pinch cocoa powder

Notes

Milk options: Half-and-half is the sweet spot — heavy cream makes this drink milkshake-thick, and regular milk is too thin. That said, use whatever you have or prefer.

Spirit options: Dark rum makes this taste most like tiramisu. Vodka is a classic white Russian choice and works great too — just a little more neutral in flavor.

Make-ahead tip: The tiramisu syrup keeps in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, so you can make it well in advance.

Nutrition

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