My Skinny White Russian is a lighter twist on the classic cocktail with all the flavors and a fraction of calories! You’ll simply love this satisfying cocktail recipe with few ingredients, perfect for any occasion! Let me share how to make a White Russian at home that you can enjoy without any guilt!

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5-Star Review

“Soooooooooooooo good with vanilla almond milk!” -Becky

White Russian Recipe

White Russian with cream is good but swapping it for soy creamer is so much better! This simple swap not only lowers the calories but makes a smooth and indulgent cocktail. I absolutely love the addition of a caramel rim that takes this classic cocktail up a notch and feels like I’m sipping on dessert. It’s my perfect go-to drink during the holidays!

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Skinny White Russian Recipe

4.59 from 41 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Becky Hardin
ice cube being dropped causing drink to splash
My Skinny White Russian recipe is a lighter twist on the classic cocktail. It has all the flavors with fewer calories. You’ll love this satisfying cocktail that is perfect for any occasion! Let me share how to make a White Russian that you can enjoy without the guilt.
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Ingredients 

  • 1 ounce vodka
  • 2 ounces Kahlúa
  • 2 ounces soy creamer* or more depending on how strong you like your drink
  • sugar free caramel syrup for rim optional

Instructions 

  • Dip the rim of your glass in caramel syrup (optional but I insist on trying it), it's delicious!)
    sugar free caramel syrup for rim
  • Add all of the ingredients to a glass with ice. Stir to combine.
    1 ounce vodka, 2 ounces Kahlúa, 2 ounces soy creamer*
  • Enjoy!

Becky’s Tips

*You can substitute skim milk, half and half, or whole milk for soy creamer.
Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 32gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 49mgPotassium: 108mgSugar: 32g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Store

Refrigerate leftovers for 2-3 days. It does not freeze well.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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RJ
RJ
August 20, 2024 3:01 pm

Yummy5 stars

Becky
Becky
March 2, 2019 4:46 pm

Soooooooooooooo good with vanilla almond milk!5 stars

Courtney Minor
March 4, 2019 3:57 pm
Reply to  Becky

So glad you loved it.

Charles Gloyne
Charles Gloyne
December 6, 2017 6:48 am

When I make a white russian I always put lemonade instead of cream as I can’t drink cream is that still called a white russian

nan laparr
nan laparr
November 17, 2016 8:29 pm

There is 96 calories in a shot of vodka and 90 calories in a shot of khakis so there is no way there is only 20 calories using soy milk unless you are leaving out the liquor…give me a break!

Tammy
Tammy
January 17, 2020 4:32 pm
Reply to  nan laparr

One serving is only 1 tablespoon

Krista
Krista
August 29, 2016 12:42 pm

Wow! I love this drink and I love your pictures!5 stars

Sabrina
Sabrina
August 28, 2016 5:49 pm

What a great way to enjoy a cocktail favorite without the tax on your waistline!

Natalie
Natalie
August 28, 2016 12:09 am

Is this sponsored or funded by Silk? It would be nice if that was clearly expressed. I like to know if recipes are personal vs corporate-sponsored. Otherwise it feels like sneaky advertising. I was linked here by another site, so I have no idea if this is commonplace here.

Amber Jones
Amber Jones
September 2, 2016 5:57 pm
Reply to  Natalie

There’s a clear sentence after one of her paragraphs stating such.

Amber Jones
Amber Jones
September 2, 2016 6:01 pm
Reply to  Natalie

Here’s what the statement says:
”This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.”
Nothing sneaky here. :)

Whether opinion or Corp-sponsored, it’s still a great recipe and Silk is a good brand.

Pedant
Pedant
September 18, 2023 5:36 pm
Reply to  Amber Jones

The only place that appears on this page is your comment!

Laura / I Heart Naptime
Laura / I Heart Naptime
August 27, 2016 10:34 am

Yum, yum, yum! Cannot wait to try this!

Renee - Kudos Kitchen
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
August 27, 2016 8:13 am

I do love that fun shot with the ice and the splash. It’s a winner for sure!
And, because these are skinny versions of a white Russian, I think I’ll have two :)

Susie Gall
Susie Gall
August 26, 2016 9:14 pm

Awesome work, Bec. Love it all!