Colorado Bulldog
A fizzy, decadent riff on the White Russian topped with cola.
Base spirit
Vodka
Style
Highball
Glassware
Old-fashioned glass
The Colorado Bulldog takes the rich, creamy template of the White Russian and lifts it with a splash of cola. This addition provides effervescence and a caramel-spice note that cuts through the heavy cream and coffee liqueur. The result is a drink that feels like an adult soda float—creamy, caffeinated, and surprisingly refreshing. It offers a textural contrast missing from its stirred predecessor.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 1.5 oz vodka
- • 0.75 oz coffee liqueur
- • 1 oz heavy cream
- • Cola to top
Did you know?
“While its exact origins are obscure, the drink became a popular novelty in the 1980s, serving as a lighter, fizzier alternative to the era's heavy cream cocktails.”
Source:Difford's Guide; various bar manuals
Bartender's Note
Pour the cola slowly to avoid curdling the cream aggressively; a little foam is normal.
How to make the Colorado Bulldog
- 1Add vodka and coffee liqueur to a shaker with ice
- 2Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice
- 3Top with cola (leaving room)
- 4Float heavy cream on top
- 5Garnish with a cherry
