The coffee liqueur used in a White Russian is where the caffeine comes in. However, the amount of caffeine in a typical serving of coffee liqueur is relatively small - about 25-30 milligrams per ounce. To put that into perspective, an average 8-ounce cup of coffee has around 95-200 milligrams of caffeine.
Now, the amount of coffee liqueur used in a White Russian can vary depending on the recipe, but it's usually around 1-2 ounces. So, if we do the math, that's around 25-60 milligrams of caffeine in a single serving. Not a lot, if you ask me - but just enough to give you a gentle buzz. And, let's be real, if you're drinking a White Russian, you're probably not too concerned about getting a caffeine high.
The vodka in a White Russian doesn't contain any caffeine, of course - unless you're using some kind of crazy, caffeine-infused vodka (is that even a thing?). But, the cream used in the drink can actually help to mask the effects of the caffeine. So, if you're sensitive to caffeine, you might not even notice it's there.
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