Ube recipe · Drinks
Ube White Russian (Easy Ube Cocktail with Vodka)
A creamy ube white Russian with vodka, coffee liqueur and purple ube cream — an easy ube cocktail in 5 minutes.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook / chill
- —
- Total
- 5 min
- Serves
- 1 cocktail
Looking for an easy ube cocktail? This ube white Russian layers vodka and coffee liqueur with a silky purple ube cream. It is creamy, lightly sweet and ready in 5 minutes.
Why ube works in cocktails
Ube’s vanilla-nutty flavor pairs naturally with coffee, cream, rum and coconut. A small amount of Kapsoo ube powder gives the cream real ube flavor and a soft violet color — no dye needed.
More ube cocktail ideas
Stir a spoonful of ube syrup into an espresso martini, or blend ube with rum, cream of coconut and pineapple for an ube colada. Please drink responsibly.
Instructions
Step 1
Whisk the ube powder with the warm milk into a smooth paste. Add the heavy cream and vanilla syrup and whisk until slightly thickened.
Step 2
Fill a rocks glass with ice. Pour in the vodka and coffee liqueur and stir.
Step 3
Slowly pour the ube cream over the back of a spoon so it floats on top.
Step 4
Serve and stir just before drinking.
Tips & variations
- Non-alcoholic: replace the vodka and liqueur with cold brew and a little vanilla syrup.
- Swap vodka for white rum for a tropical twist.
- Shake the ube cream in a jar for a thicker float.
Ube White Russian: FAQ
What alcohol goes with ube?
Vodka, white rum and coffee liqueur all pair well with ube, as do coconut and cream-based mixers.
How do you make an ube cocktail?
Mix vodka and coffee liqueur over ice, then float a cream made with ube powder, milk, heavy cream and vanilla syrup.
Can I make it without alcohol?
Yes. Use cold brew coffee and vanilla syrup instead of vodka and coffee liqueur.
Can I batch this ube cocktail for a party?
Make the ube cream up to 1 day ahead and keep it in the fridge; build each drink to order.
