The Colorado Bulldog drink is a wonderfully flavored cocktail. It is a white Russian with a little something extra. If you like Kahlua you will enjoy this one!
The Colorado Bulldog is a White Russian with a fizzy twist! A White Russian cocktail is made up of equal parts of vodka, Kahlua, and cream.
You would never guess it, but Coca Cola is the ingredient that makes this drink special.
This Colorado Bulldog recipe is a copycat version of the cocktail served at Slick Willie’s Family Pool Hall.
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Colorado Bulldog Cocktail Origin
The source of a Colorado Bulldog cocktail is a mystery. Some people think it was originated in Russia.
Ingredients
Here’s a list of what you need:
- Kahlua
- Vodka
- Milk
- Coca-Cola
How to Make a Colorado Bulldog
- Pour Kahlua and Vodka over ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well.
- Add milk and cola.
- Stir then pour it into a glass and serve.
What does Coca Cola do for a Colorado Bulldog?
Adding a small splash of Coca Cola gives the Colorado Bulldog drink a bit of fizz. In effect, it ramps up a White Russian.
The fizz turns what was often served as an after-dinner drink into a cocktail that is very accessible anytime you want to enjoy one.
The splash of soda also gives this drink a special taste. You would never guess the secret is Coca Cola.
What is Kahlua?
Go to any bar and you’ll find a bottle of Kahlua. This is because it’s one of the world’s most popular coffee liqueurs. But, very few people know that Kahlua, a key ingredient in a White Russian cocktail, actually originates from Mexico.
Kahlua is a wonderful combination of coffee, rum, corn syrup, and vanilla beans (another traditional Mexican ingredient). It’s a sweet, rich, coffee-flavored liqueur that’s perfect for an after-dinner drink. Learn how to make homemade Kahlua.
If you have never tried the Colorado Bulldog drink you are missing out on a White Russian variation. A Colorado Bulldog adds a splash of coke to this drink. The addition of Coca Cola pulls the entire drink together.
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Colorado Bulldog Drink
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Kahlua
- 2 ounces Vodka
- 6 ounces Milk half and half is preferred.
- 1 ounce Coca-Cola
Instructions
- Pour Kahlua and Vodka over ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well.
- Add milk and cola. Stir and pour into a glass.
Natalie
Definitely my all time favorite drink. I get these in Cloudcroft and making them at home is cheaper and I can make them stronger. Highly recommend using half and half and not milk tho!
Patsy
OMGosh!!! My ALLTIME favorite drink! Being form central/south Texas I use Tequila as alcohol of choice! DELISH!!!
Jano Dornisch
I make these at home all the time…..except we call them Smith and Wesson……if you don’t use the vodka with it, then it’s a Smith and Kerns. They are so delicious. They even taste good with Coke Zero (after drinking them for years with real coke I was very afraid!) 🙂
Jano Dornisch
oops……we don’t use milk…….it has to be 1/2 & 1/2……. 🙂
Mary
White Russian:
2 oz. Vodka
2 oz. Kahlua
2 oz. Baileys Irish Cream
Half and Half
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so good!
My sister got me hooked on these. The first time I went to the liquor store to pick up the 3 liquors, (and I bought a cheaper Vodka) I almost croaked! $38 for the 3 liquors! And I bought them in Wisconsin, the liquor capital of the USA! If anyone goes to Mexico, pick up Kahlua there… it’s a lot cheaper!
Stephanie
I think that is a mudslide, and those are fantastic too!
Stefanie
Delicious! I put a few drops of Hershey’s syrup as well. I did not turn it into chocolate milk, we’re talking literally a few drops. Fantastic~! Thank you for this recipe!
Stephanie
I am glad you enjoyed it!
Carol Liedke
As a former bartender, using milk instead of half & half is totally UNACCEPTABLE! When a bar uses milk, they are only trying to save money. Sad.
Ted
I have tried these before in bars, but I had no idea what was in them. Thank you for the recipe.
Lori Oxley
Think I would prefer half & half as well for the Colorado Bulldog ????
Jody dorman
i prefer crown royal instead of vodka in colorado bulldogs it’s stronger and just as smooth
Steve Dave
Crown Royal is 40% ABV, the same as vodka, so no difference in strength.
Chuck
Nice… I think a Colorado bull dog is best when it’s not stirred or shaken too much. Let the different flavors drift around while you drink and get stronger as you get to the bottom of the glass.
Anonymous
using 1/2 and 1/2 is even better than just plain milk