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Cinnamon White Russian cocktail with creamy layers, coffee liqueur, ice, and cinnamon stick

Cinnamon White Russian with Homemade Cinnamon Syrup

This Cinnamon White Russian is a creamy coffee cocktail with warm cinnamon flavor and a smooth, rich texture. It is an easy drink to make when you want a comforting twist on a classic cocktail.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 367
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Simple Syrup
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
Cinnamon White Russian
  • large ice cubes
  • 4 parts vodka
  • 3 parts coffee liquor
  • 3 parts cinnamon simple syrup
  • 2 parts cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then simmer longer to develop a stronger cinnamon flavor.
  2. Add a large ice cube to each glass. Pour in the ingredients in the listed order.
  3. Swirl the drink before and after adding the cream to combine the flavors. Alternatively, shake the ingredients with ice to chill the cocktail before serving.

Notes

Simmer the cinnamon sticks longer in the syrup if you prefer a stronger cinnamon flavor.