The Colorado Bulldog drink is a carbonated twist on the classic cocktails, the White Russian and Black Russian. This rich, coffee-flavored recipe starts with a base similar to the White Russian, using Karua and Vodka. Then a layer of cola is added to the recipe. What a delightful and unexpected twist! The Colorado Bulldog has a similar flavor to the White Russian, but with the flavor, sweetness, and carbonation of cola. It’s so delicious! I’m so happy to share the Colorado Bulldog recipe with you!
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Colorado Bulldog Cocktail Ingredients
- vodka – Choose a high-quality, flavorless vodka.
- Coffee Liqueur – I used Kalua.
- Cola – Adding Coca-Cola makes this drink really special. You can also use Pepsi.
- thick cream – All you need is a little water.
- Maraschino Cherry – For decoration.
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How to Make a Colorado Bulldog
No cocktail shaker required for this recipe – just pour it into a glass and mix!
Pour the vodka and coffee liqueur into a double Old Fashioned glass filled with ice. Then top with a splash of cola, leaving a little room for the cream.
Finally, add a little cream. This drink will eventually mix up to a light latte-brown color, but I like to serve it with the cream floating on top. Garnish with a cherry!
Tips and tricks for making
- Many recipes call for adding the cola at the end, but I think it turns out better if you add it at the end with the cream (like when making a White Russian).
- If you want a flavorful change, try substituting the vodka with cherry-flavored or vanilla vodka.
- If you want to make this recipe into a dessert, replace the heavy cream with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s similar to an affogato, a sweet cocktail reminiscent of a root beer float.
- Swap out the vodka for tequila and you have the Colorado Mother cocktail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a White Russian and a Colorado Bulldog?
The Colorado Bulldog is almost identical to the White Russian, but the main difference is the addition of a layer of cola. This gives the drink a creamy, carbonated texture.
What are Colorado Bulldogs made of?
Colorado Bulldog is made with vodka, coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua), heavy cream, and cola (such as Coca-Cola).
What other drinks are similar to White Russian?
The Black Russian is the White Russian without the heavy cream. The Colorado Bulldog is the White Russian with the cola added.
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guideline
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Pour vodka and coffee liqueur into a double old-fashioned glass filled with ice.
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Next, add a little bit of cola on top, leaving some space for the cream.
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Finally, add a little cream. This drink will eventually mix up to a light latte-brown color, but I like to serve it with the cream floating on top. Garnish with a cherry!
note
- Many recipes call for adding the cola at the end, but I think it turns out better if you add it at the end with the cream (like when making a White Russian).
- If you want a flavorful change, try substituting the vodka with cherry-flavored or vanilla vodka.
- If you want to make this recipe as a dessert, replace the heavy cream with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Affogato. A sweet cocktail reminiscent of a root beer float.
- Swap out the vodka for tequila and you have the Colorado Mother cocktail.
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Colorado Bulldog (Summer)
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* Percent Daily Intake is based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
NOTE: Nutrition is automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. We recommend using your own nutrition calculations, if applicable.
