Booze

White Russian Inspired by The Big Lebowski

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The Coen brothers sure do have a knack for making cult films, but the one that has resonated the most is probably the tale of The Dude. There are three things to know about The Dude: he bowls; he chills; he wears the same cardigan he’s probably never washed, and he drinks White Russians. This is a classic White Russian, just the way he likes it. Along with our favorite Dude-inspired cardigans. Rest assured, it’ll really tie the room together.

SERVES 1 DUDE

INGREDIENTS

  • Cracked ice
  • 2 fl oz (60 ml) vodka
  • 1.5 fl oz (45 ml) coffee liqueur
  • 1.5 fl oz (45 ml) half-and-half

DIRECTIONS

  1. Add cracked ice to a rock’s glass.
  2. Pour in the vodka, followed by the coffee liqueur.
  3. Top with the half-and-half.
  4. Stir.

SUGGESTED ATTIRE

OUR FAVORITE DUDE-INSPIRED CARDIGANS

Schott Navajo Shawl Cardigan $190

Beams Plus Knit Sweater $245

Todd Snyder Cardigan Sweater $499

Buck Mason Shawl Cardigan $225

Pendleton Shawl Cardigan Sweater $149

Signals Aran Cardigan $150

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Photo Courtesy of Gramercy Pictures

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