However, there are also examples of casual, easy-to-make cocktails for novice mixologists and seasoned drinkers alike. Take the black Russian and its more famed spin-off, the white Russian.

Rim your martini or coupe glass with frosting and conversation hearts. To a shaker, add 2 oz. vanilla vodka, 1 oz. white chocolate liqueur, 1 oz. heavy cream (or a non-dairy creamer), and ¾ oz.

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The names are similar, and so are the ingredients, but there is one component that a White Russian has that a Black Russian ...