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Colorado Bulldog Cocktail Recipe

Colorado Bulldog with a dark coffee-and-cola base, ivory cream swirls, ice and a red cherry against a vibrant red and teal patterned background.
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This Colorado Bulldog cocktail is creamy, coffee-rich, and lightly fizzy—a quick, easy twist on a White Russian that’s ready in just 5 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 ounces vodka
  • 1.5 ounces Kahlua coffee-flavored liqueur
  • 2 ounces Coca-Cola
  • 1 ounce light cream*
  • 1 maraschino cherry (for garnish)
  • Ice

Instructions

Prepare the Glass

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice, leaving enough room for liquid ingredients.

Mix the Liquor & Cola

  1. Pour vodka and Kahlua over the ice.
  2. Add Coca-Cola, filling the glass until about 1 inch from the rim.

Add the Cream

  1. Slowly pour in the light cream until the liquid reaches about ½ inch from the rim.

Blend & Garnish

  1. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  2. Top with a maraschino cherry for garnish.

Equipment

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

  • *Light Cream: Mix equal parts heavy cream and whole milk to make light cream.
  • Dairy-Free Option: Substitute light cream with coconut cream or almond milk for a non-dairy version.
  • Cola Variations: Try using cherry cola for a fruitier twist or diet cola for a lower-calorie version.
  • Large Batch Version: Mix vodka and Kahlua in advance and store chilled. When ready to serve, pour over ice, add Coca-Cola and cream, then stir.

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