NY Times on White Russians

I just thought this was an awesome article, and felt compelled to share--I love the fact that this was in the dining and wine section:

White Russians Arise, This Time at a Bowling Alley
By STEVEN KURUTZ
Published: December 3, 2008
The White Russian, a sweet cocktail made with vodka, Kahlúa and cream or milk, is seeing a renaissance thanks in large part to the cult following of “The Big Lebowski.”

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Oh, yeah, I gotta try this:

...a variation [is] called the White Trash Russian. “You take a bottle of Yoo-hoo,” Mr. Russell said, “drink half, then fill it with vodka and enjoy.”

And for the record, here's the recipe:

White Russian
Adapted from Dale DeGroff

Time: 5 minutes

1 ounce coffee liqueur
1 ounce vodka
1/2 ounces heavy cream.

Scoop a big handful of ice into a shaker, add all ingredients and shake well. Strain and serve in an old-fashioned glass.

Yield: one cocktail.

Variations: Substitute brandy for the vodka and the drink is called a Dirty White Mother. Substituting brandy for the vodka and milk for the cream results in a Separator.