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The Colorado Bulldog drink is a wonderfully flavored creamy co*cktail based on a classic White Russian – with a little something extra. If you like Kahlua, you will enjoy this one!
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What makes a Colorado Bulldog so good?
The Colorado Bulldog co*cktail is flavorful because of the combination of its ingredients.
The vodka provides a neutral base, while the Kahlúa and milk add a creamy, sweet flavor. The cola balances the sweetness and provides a touch of caffeine. Combining these ingredients results in a smooth, creamy, slightly sweet co*cktail that is easy to drink.
Why you should try this recipe
This Colorado Bulldog co*cktail recipe is a White Russian with a fizzy twist! A White Russian co*cktail is made of vodka, Kahlua, milk, and Coca-Cola. If you enjoy Long Island Iced tea, this co*cktail is for you!
This Colorado Bulldog recipe is a copycat version of the dessert co*cktail served at Slick Willie’s Family Pool Hall.
Colorado Bulldog co*cktail origin
The exact origin of the Colorado Bulldog co*cktail is unknown. However, it is believed to have been inspired by the Long Island Iced Tea, a classic co*cktail made with vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and triple sec, mixed with cola and lemon juice.
The Colorado Bulldog is similar in ingredients, but with the addition of Kahlúa and Bailey’s Irish Cream to create a creamier, sweeter drink. It is thought to have emerged as a popular co*cktail in the 1980s and 1990s and remains a popular choice in bars and restaurants.
Colorado Bulldog recipe ingredients
Here’s a list of what you need for this unique co*cktail:
- Kahlua Coffee Liqueur – for sweetness
- Regular Vodka – this is your base spirit
- Milk – you can switch the milk for light cream (half and half), heavy cream, or you could swap this for Bailey’s
- Coca-Cola – a splash of cola adds carbonation and caffeine
How to Make a Colorado Bulldog
- Pour Kahlua and Vodka over ice in a co*cktail shaker. Shake well.
- Add milk and cola.
- Stir, then pour it into an old-fashioned glass and serve.
You can also enjoy your Colorado Bulldog dessert co*cktail in a highball glass if you’d prefer.
Add a pop of color with a maraschino cherry garnish.
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 sweet drink accessible anytime you want to enjoy one.
The splash of cola also gives this drink a special taste. You’d never guess the secret is familiar, everyday Coca-Cola.
What is Kahlua?
Go to any bar, and you’ll find a bottle of Kahlua. That’s because it’s one of the world’s most popular coffee liqueurs. However, very few people know that Kahlua, a key ingredient in a White Russian co*cktail, originates from Mexico.
Kahlua is a beautiful combination of coffee, rum, corn syrup, and vanilla beans (another traditional Mexican ingredient). It’s a sweet, rich, coffee-flavored liqueur perfect for an after-dinner drink. Learn how to make homemade Kahlua.
You are missing out on a White Russian variation if you have never tried the Colorado Bulldog drink. A Colorado Bulldog is a creamy co*cktail like no other and one worth whipping up the next time you’re craving a decadently sweet drink that’s as simple as it is tasty.
Love co*cktails? Try these recipes!
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- Black Russian
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- Dole Whip Float
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- Pina Colada Sangria
- Washington Apple Drink Recipe
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- White Chocolate Mocha
Be sure to check out more of my easy co*cktail recipes and the best copycat drink recipes here on CopyKat.com!
Colorado Bulldog Drink
Colorado Bulldog is a rich and creamy co*cktail with a little fizz. If you like a White Russian, you'll enjoy this drink too.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: co*cktail, Colorado Bulldog Drink, Colorado Bulldog Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 439kcal
Author: Stephanie Manley
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 co*cktail shaker. Shake well.
Add milk and cola. Stir and pour into a glass.
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 224mg | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Calcium: 192mg
About Stephanie Manley
I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.
Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.
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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!
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Patsy
OMGosh!!! My ALLTIME favorite drink! Being form central/south Texas I use Tequila as alcohol of choice! DELISH!!!Reply
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 co*ke Zero (after drinking them for years with real co*ke I was very afraid!) 🙂
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Jano Dornisch
oops……we don’t use milk…….it has to be 1/2 & 1/2……. 🙂
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Mary
White Russian:
2 oz. Vodka
2 oz. Kahlua
2 oz. Baileys Irish Cream
Half and HalfOhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh 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!Reply
Stephanie
I think that is a mudslide, and those are fantastic too!
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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!Reply
Stephanie
I am glad you enjoyed it!
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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.
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Ted
I have tried these before in bars, but I had no idea what was in them. Thank you for the recipe.Reply
Lori Oxley
Think I would prefer half & half as well for the Colorado Bulldog ????Reply
Jody dorman
i prefer crown royal instead of vodka in colorado bulldogs it’s stronger and just as smooth
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Crown Royal is 40% ABV, the same as vodka, so no difference in strength.
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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.
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Anonymous
using 1/2 and 1/2 is even better than just plain milk
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