Colorado Bulldog

Have you ever gotten accidentally drunk? Unknowingly so? As a child… at a restaurant? On the August 23, 2024 episode of Quite Frankly, inspired by a recent article Frank was covering about a toddler being served wine instead of apple juice at a restaurant, listeners called in to share their stories of alcohol accidents. Morgan from CA (at the 1:08 mark) called in to share her thoughts on the show and her story of being served a drink so “disgusting” (to a 6 year old at least) her grandmother made the waitress taste it … Enter, the Colorado Bulldog.

The Colorado Bulldog drink is a variation of the classic cocktails White Russian and Black Russian, but with a fizzy kick. This rich, coffee-flavored recipe starts off with a base similar to the White Russian, calling for Kahlua and vodka. Then the recipe adds a layer of cola—a delightful twist that is unexpected and fun! A Colorado Bulldog tastes like a White Russian with the added flavor, sweetness and fizz of cola. It’s truly delicious! 

Ingredients in a Colorado Bulldog Cocktail 

  • Vodka – Choose a quality unflavored vodka.

  • Coffee Liqueur – We used Kahlúa.

  • Cola – A splash of Coca-Cola makes this drink truly special. You can also use Pepsi.

  • Heavy Cream – You’ll only need a splash.

  • Maraschino Cherry – To garnish.

Recipe & Directions:

You won’t need a cocktail shaker for this recipe, you can mix it straight in the glass!

In a double old-fashioned glass filled with ice, pour vodka and coffee liqueur. Next, add a splash of Coke to top it, leaving just a little room at the top for cream.

Last, add a splash of cream. This drink will eventually mix into a light latte colored brown, but we like to serve it with the cream floating at the top. Garnish with a cherry! 

Tips & Tricks for Making 

  • Many recipes call for adding the cola last, but we find it to be a more beautiful presentation to add to cream last (just as you would on a White Russian). 

  • If you want to add a flavorful twist, you can swap the vodka for cherry flavored vodka or vanilla vodka.

  • If you want to make this recipe into a dessert, swap out the heavy cream for a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Kind of similar to an Affogato.

Enjoy!

Thank you to Elsie Larson and her website, A Beautiful Mess, for sharing this fantastic recipe! 

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