The Dude's White Russian and Variations | How to Drink

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  • Опубліковано 16 січ 2020
  • The Dude's favorite drink made five ways, each better than the last! White Russian Variations for the Big Lebowski!
    A long while back I tackled the White Russian, and I got it wrong. Oddly that video is one of my more popular, maybe it's the controversy? Whatever it is, I had to go back and get it right. So today I make a White Russian that would be to The Dude's Standards, and then I make four more variations on it. The first is the Black Russian, which is really less a variation on the White Russian and more the roots originator of it. That one isn't great. The other three are modern takes on the form, and they're outrageously good. The best "White Russians" I've ever had. No joke.
    White Russian
    • 1 oz. or 30 ml. Kahlua
    • 2 oz. or 60 ml. Vodka
    • 1 oz. or 30 ml. half & half
    • build over ice and stir
    Black Russian
    • 1 oz. or 30 ml. Kahlua
    • 2 oz. or 60 ml. Vodka
    • Build over ice & Stir
    The Dude's Delight - Tim Webb
    • 1 oz. or 30 ml. Cold Brew Coffee
    • 4 oz. or 120 ml. whole milk
    • .25 oz. or 8 ml. sambuca
    • 1 oz. or 30 ml. vodka
    •1 oz. or 30 ml. St. George Coffee Liqueur
    • Shake & Strain
    • Garnish with Cocoa
    The Dude Abides - Daniel Thompson
    • One half glass of dark beer (in serving glass, not shaker)
    • one egg whtie
    • .25 oz. or 8 ml. nocello
    • .25 oz. or 8 ml. honey syrup
    • .5 oz. or 15 ml. ancho reyes
    • 1 oz. or 30 ml. coffee infused vodka
    • dry shake & shake again
    • float drink over beer
    Naughty Dog - Erick Castro
    • 1 oz. or 30 ml. Kahlua
    • 1.5 oz. or 45 ml. Rum
    • 2.5 oz. or 75 ml. Rootbeer
    • Float of Heavy Cream
    • Garnish with Nutmeg
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  • @howtodrink
    @howtodrink  4 роки тому +269

    The Dude humbly requests that you check out these links, man:
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    • @jessecosgriff7610
      @jessecosgriff7610 4 роки тому +6

      i'll abide... or imbibe, whichever works.

    • @Moondog66602
      @Moondog66602 4 роки тому +4

      Greg I humbly request a long ass episode about mead

    • @royn.1968
      @royn.1968 4 роки тому

      Greg, You are so right about cracking eggs!! When I attended the CCA, They taught for us for the exact same reasons! Amazing work!! Great Videos! Take Care!

    • @Moondog66602
      @Moondog66602 4 роки тому

      Thrift store Jedi robes

    • @jinxiejae
      @jinxiejae 4 роки тому

      You still have to do the green russian greg.

  • @JaxMerrick
    @JaxMerrick 4 роки тому +2060

    The Dude imbibes.

    • @beechrad1965
      @beechrad1965 4 роки тому +9

      You win 😂

    • @mjf69
      @mjf69 4 роки тому +6

      Literally was coming down here to make this comment.

    • @maxwellnormandy7521
      @maxwellnormandy7521 4 роки тому +3

      Damn beat me to it

    • @justincarrasco3680
      @justincarrasco3680 4 роки тому +1

      Nice.

    • @JaxMerrick
      @JaxMerrick 4 роки тому +5

      @@maxwellnormandy7521 I'll be honest, I was just hoping and praying that Greg didn't say it after the first two minutes of the video.

  • @karmagirl314
    @karmagirl314 4 роки тому +242

    This video really ties the room together.

  • @Gguyrules
    @Gguyrules 4 роки тому +475

    "Cracking the egg on a flat surface gives you a perfect crack all around the egg." This is great advice. I have a confectioner's education and this was even something they taught us back at school.

    • @adyscript
      @adyscript 3 роки тому +16

      Greg’s rant on the subject reminded me of Audrey Hepburn’s character in the movie “Sabrina”. When she returns from culinary school, IIRC, she shows Humphrey Bogart how to properly crack an egg. I’ve been following her lead ever since I first saw that movie. It’s been a while since I’ve seen it though, so my memory may be a bit rusty. It’s all in the wrist...and a flat surface.

    • @glideo
      @glideo 2 роки тому +6

      @Coding Crusader one can have a confectioner's education without being a dessert maker for a living

    • @FlareDarkStormGem
      @FlareDarkStormGem 2 роки тому +5

      @Coding Crusader I find making a desert is very difficult, however dessert is much more attainable. Also confectioner is the proper term, not "dessert maker" because not everyone that makes desserts is a confectioner.

    • @bobthegamingtaco6073
      @bobthegamingtaco6073 2 роки тому +4

      @@FlareDarkStormGem oh I dunno, we're doing a pretty good job creating deserts collectively lol. But agreed, desserts are much more manageable for one person to make

    • @rocketchips2164
      @rocketchips2164 2 роки тому +3

      This is assuming its a good egg
      the cheap shitty eggs i get at the grocery these days deform the entire side you tap on the counter these days...

  • @SignumImperativ
    @SignumImperativ 2 роки тому +328

    "In this funnel I'm gonna put a coffee filter. Not really high-tech, right?"
    Mate, this is basically how Chemists all around the world do their work. Can't get more high tech than that.

    • @rossmcdonagh1554
      @rossmcdonagh1554 2 роки тому +11

      Vacuum pump 🤙

    • @Top_Cheeze
      @Top_Cheeze 2 роки тому +6

      @@rossmcdonagh1554 I thought about getting one for making large batches of milk clarified drinks quickly

    • @lexinwonderland5741
      @lexinwonderland5741 Рік тому +4

      can confirm. gravity filtration is a pain in the ass but it's reliable. and when you don't have proper cotton rounds you use the break room coffee filters (with a TLC after!) like how you know those brown paper towels will get 80% of what a kimwipe can and 20% can be dealt with as you deal with it.

    • @lexinwonderland5741
      @lexinwonderland5741 Рік тому

      @@rossmcdonagh1554 sadly i haven't got my house equipped with a vac line.... honestly they're still working on the N2 and Argon lines.

  • @brunogiambroni1422
    @brunogiambroni1422 4 роки тому +1957

    I feel “like a milkshake in a glass” implies people aren’t drinking milkshakes out of glasses 🤔

    • @themandan4000
      @themandan4000 4 роки тому +87

      oh, you don't drink them out of a bowl like everyone else?

    • @diamondflaw
      @diamondflaw 4 роки тому +50

      Metal tin for the win.

    • @DanteTorn
      @DanteTorn 4 роки тому +62

      I drink all my milkshakes off the yard.

    • @arnaudmenard5114
      @arnaudmenard5114 4 роки тому +53

      1. Coffee bowls are a thing.
      2. Com-on man! You got to drink it like nature intended, directly from the snowman’s teat!

    • @freddyskateboard
      @freddyskateboard 4 роки тому +2

      Oh, how you fail to recognize the nuance of the English language.

  • @jonahmanuel1628
    @jonahmanuel1628 4 роки тому +395

    I don't even drink I just found this channel looking for the Cosmo Canyon theme from FF7 and man its so cool

    • @zorrothemacho
      @zorrothemacho 3 роки тому +2

      @How To Drink on the subject of drinks in anime type games will you do an episode of how to drink from the cocktails from Catherine the video game there cocktails the characters drink and cocktails named after the character in the game. In game there the Cuba libre that Vincent drinks and the red cocktail Catherine drink then there drinks you can find online based on the game and character in the game.

    • @zorrothemacho
      @zorrothemacho 2 роки тому

      @Half Knight why do you say that?

  • @kevandre
    @kevandre 3 роки тому +794

    I'm devastated that there's already a drink called the black russian
    that's what I've been calling my white russians + nesquik for years

  • @erinb4237
    @erinb4237 3 роки тому +62

    Even if you're lactose intolerant, just use coconut cream/milk. It goes weirdly well in coffee, so it might work there

  • @Kolevah
    @Kolevah 4 роки тому +329

    As someone that cooks with eggs regularly, he is absolutely correct about cracking eggs on a flat surface!

    • @15marsj
      @15marsj 4 роки тому +12

      Kolevah I know bunches of cooks that crack eggs on the edge of the grill and then they wonder why they break so many yolks.

    • @justincoleman3805
      @justincoleman3805 4 роки тому +6

      You’re supposed to open it?

    • @nstysl2
      @nstysl2 4 роки тому +10

      I was always told to crack an egg on a flat surface so you don’t introduce any bacteria into the shell while you’re cracking it.

    • @Mystickrage
      @Mystickrage 4 роки тому +1

      I just smack it with the back of a butter knife real quick and its fine i never break or get shells

    • @dblackdrake
      @dblackdrake 4 роки тому +4

      Food safety wise, you should wash eggs before hand so whatever, but cracking flat is still better.

  • @MrTheMighty
    @MrTheMighty 4 роки тому +155

    You're right about the egg, Greg. Alton Brown preaches the flat surface crack, and if Alton Brown is wrong about anything cooking-related, I don't want to be right.

    • @brianargo4595
      @brianargo4595 4 роки тому +17

      He's been mistaken a few times, though I can't remember which instances at the moment. But to be fair, he's not entirely an original food researcher, but rather follows the best, most recent research for his recommendations, and when he's wrong, he admits it and lets people know. We could all learn from him.

    • @MrTheMighty
      @MrTheMighty 4 роки тому +3

      @@brianargo4595 Indeed so! Very well-said, and much appreciated.

    • @Rlol1902
      @Rlol1902 4 роки тому +1

      is harder to break the yolk when cracking on flat surface - you have no edge to pierce it

    • @phoenixrising7777
      @phoenixrising7777 4 роки тому +1

      Preach 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @justinreich2023
    @justinreich2023 2 роки тому +264

    "Best part about wearing a bathrobe is it's all towel. I can just dry my hands. Pretty much anywhere" YOU HAVE. AN APRON!

    • @danielseelye6005
      @danielseelye6005 2 роки тому +17

      But it's not a _terry cloth_ apron, is it? 🤔

    • @saitodosan9377
      @saitodosan9377 Рік тому +9

      Hey man, he said dry his hands not wipe his hands.

  • @buns9022
    @buns9022 3 роки тому +45

    What I've learned from this is "Embrace trashiness, it doesn't matter what others think of you, so don't be fancier than you are"

  • @goofynose2520
    @goofynose2520 4 роки тому +414

    "It's not just Everclear with water added...but who would know the difference."
    Words to live by. Words to live by.

    • @Mystickrage
      @Mystickrage 4 роки тому +17

      You put water in your everclear what kind of drinker are you i just use everclear as a stronger vodka

    • @mattscott8029
      @mattscott8029 4 роки тому +3

      Its Tito's

    • @01DaBoss
      @01DaBoss 4 роки тому +3

      Bruh my stomach is burning just reading your comments

    • @KittStone
      @KittStone 4 роки тому +13

      Ironically, him, in his vodka game

  • @j.j.h.atemycereal
    @j.j.h.atemycereal 4 роки тому +510

    Greg: hey guys, ya wanna watch a video of me showing you how to use an infuser?
    Everyone: no, not really
    Greg: how about a video of Big Lebowski cocktails?
    Everyone: SURE!
    Greg: (thinking) fools!

  • @damncutekitty
    @damncutekitty 3 роки тому +34

    My friends and I throw an annual Lebowski theme party at a sci fi convention. We have tested MANY non-dairy replacements for half and half over the last decade and by far our favorite is coconut coffee creamer. (especially the Trader Joe's stuff OMG SO GOOD) Mixes in the drink well and is very tasty. It's popular with our vegan guests and with all the aging midwesterners like myself who can't seem to digest dairy anymore.

  • @mikeharris1987
    @mikeharris1987 3 роки тому +150

    The way you fuck up, fess up to it, and still edit and post the footage is really humanizing and EXTREMELY relatable. Exactly the kind of content I needed after a god-awful year.

  • @isaacschmitt4803
    @isaacschmitt4803 4 роки тому +170

    Hey Greg, I made an improvement on that Kelp Shake. . . thing. . . you did a few weeks back. It requires some, well, unorthodox ingredients and prep, though.
    First, you need to make a kelp/seaweed liqueur. Get some seaweed or nori and a standard (750ml) bottle of vodka. I just happened to have some nori on hand. I suggest using a lower shelf vodka for this, but not absolute bottom. I ended up using Phillips. Put two sheets of your seaweed in your bottle (or separate bottle if you're smart, which I was not) and let sit for about a day or until your vodka smells strongly of seaweed. Strain a few times until you're satisfied with your end product and re-bottle. It sould be a fairly gross shade of green. Now for the cocktail itself:
    The Seafloss Flip
    1.5 oz Seaweed Liqueur
    1 oz Midori
    1/2 oz Simple Syrup
    1 Egg
    Seltzer
    Combine all but seltzer in shaker with your ice, shake, strain into fresh shaker, dry shake, and pour into a rocks glass and top with seltzer. Garnish with some roughly grated seaweed (consistency of red pepper flakes).
    I've found that the melon flavor mixes well with the sweetly-salty flavour of the seaweed, propped up by the sweetness of the simple, and floated by that classic creamy mouthfeel of a flip.

  • @thundertwonk1090
    @thundertwonk1090 4 роки тому +206

    Maybe you could do something with Skyrim? There are three "cocktails" on the game with some ingredients. Found in Riften Bee and Barb.

  • @megancansino9293
    @megancansino9293 4 роки тому +84

    As soon as I saw the Naughty Dog I ran to bevmo, came home, and made it for myself.....sooooo good. Cheers!

    • @TheRuiPires
      @TheRuiPires 3 роки тому +1

      I did the same thing xD
      But I live in Portugal and we don't have Root Beer. So I have to settle with Dr.Pepper.

    • @Xander_P.G.K
      @Xander_P.G.K 3 роки тому

      I can't tell you how excited I got seeing something so majestic and so tasty as that!

    • @mrdavman13
      @mrdavman13 3 роки тому

      Same. Had to make one yesterday. Got one rn. I think ima have a problem

    • @josephneider7332
      @josephneider7332 3 роки тому +3

      @@TheRuiPires Like ive told every waitress at every restaurant, "No, root beer is not a substitute for dr pepper" nor is it vice versa.

  • @RevolutionaryLoser
    @RevolutionaryLoser 3 роки тому +11

    White Russian was one of the first coctails I learned to make at the bar. It also feels special to me because I couldn't buy coffee liqueur locally; I bought it in Gibraltar.
    I came up with my own variation at the time and it's the one I always make.
    I just swap the cream for whipped cream, served with a short straw.
    I think it's a cool variation because you get both coctails in one. It also looks like an Irish Coffee.

  • @SethOpitz
    @SethOpitz 4 роки тому +136

    For the record, Mama told me not to come IS on the soundtrack to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. there are definitely some drinks in there you can explore.

    • @howtodrink
      @howtodrink  4 роки тому +66

      Correct. And it's on the soundtrack to Boogie Nights. And I insist that those 3 films exist in the same continuum.

    • @sethwinters3556
      @sethwinters3556 4 роки тому +4

      @@howtodrink well fear and loathing is a story of Hunter S. Thompson so it's in the continuum of real life.... Ya know, for the most part 😂. But I know what you mean forsure

    • @jonnyf9523
      @jonnyf9523 3 роки тому

      Singapor slings with mescal on the side

    • @skexy
      @skexy 3 роки тому +1

      Jonny F The Dwarf approached our table cautiously, as I recall, and when he handed me the pink telephone I said nothing, merely listened.

  • @wawaskittletitsyeet9669
    @wawaskittletitsyeet9669 4 роки тому +284

    Tune in next episode where Greg wears nothing but the bath robe.

    • @Cuix
      @Cuix 4 роки тому +12

      Honestly extremely down

    • @danielseelye6005
      @danielseelye6005 4 роки тому +4

      _Giggity_

    • @johnbryan1862
      @johnbryan1862 4 роки тому +13

      Tune in next episode where Joey Ravenswood wears nothing but the bath robe.
      Fixed it for you.
      Also, I'll be in my bunk.

    • @cameroni3696
      @cameroni3696 4 роки тому +5

      The OnlyFans/Patron nsfw reward version

    • @sdroobl
      @sdroobl 3 роки тому

      A Naughty dog special

  • @ashleymarshall6992
    @ashleymarshall6992 4 роки тому +48

    So my husband faithfully watched your channel, and we picked up some root beer for the Naughty Dog a while ago. Tonight amid global pandemic we remembered that lonely bottle of root beer and gave it a go. Wow! That is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this amazing drink with the world!

  • @klexklexx7304
    @klexklexx7304 3 роки тому +12

    These deep dive and variations episodes are my favorite! I really like seeing a bunch of variations and options for drinks I already love. Looking forward to more of these ^_^

  • @revisjarnagin2350
    @revisjarnagin2350 4 роки тому +100

    I work as a line cook at a breakfast restaurant and crack a lot of eggs every day. The best way to crack it is on a flat surface. Way easier and way faster

    • @helgijonsson3537
      @helgijonsson3537 4 роки тому +4

      One-handed crack on a flat surface seems difficult but it's actually by far the easiest and fastest way to crack an egg I've ever tried and I'll never go back.

    • @vilheim4753
      @vilheim4753 4 роки тому +1

      I crack two eggs at a time on a flat surface I'm a chef and been doing it for awhile the edge is something home cooks do

    • @joeb9645
      @joeb9645 4 роки тому +1

      @@vilheim4753 I do all the cooking at my home and ditto, flat surface everytime.

    • @MsXtraOrdinari
      @MsXtraOrdinari 4 роки тому

      Fellow Cook here, when mass cracking eggs i hold one in my left hand and grab new eggs with my right, gentle tap on the left egg cracks it and then I dispose of shell and grab a new egg, can crack 2 cases in 10 mins if I have enough coffee

  • @snds2236
    @snds2236 4 роки тому +565

    Dude. Bathrobe it up every episode. Or maybe a smoking jacket that's plaid.

    • @snds2236
      @snds2236 4 роки тому +5

      Also would the dude abides drink with the beer be even better with a coffee stout?

    • @Patriotgal1
      @Patriotgal1 4 роки тому +1

      "Smoking Jacket=Classy", Bathrobe=NotSoMuch... :) I tried the Naughty Doggie this AM for breakfast, was not disappointed!

    • @darrianweathington1923
      @darrianweathington1923 4 роки тому +5

      The bathrobe is cool, but a smokers jacket would be class AF. especially since its the 20s again. CLASS IT UP BRUH

  • @MrNeo-kw5vp
    @MrNeo-kw5vp 4 роки тому +5

    22:52 I love you so much for making that Cure reference in the notes. You are a gentleman and a scholar.

  • @CheesyBlueNips
    @CheesyBlueNips 3 роки тому +83

    When he just starts pouring Tito's into the Absolut bottle LOL

    • @martinsimington
      @martinsimington 2 роки тому

      You I have seen you on ze’s videos

    • @solomonoftm
      @solomonoftm 2 роки тому

      Cheesy, what in the name of little red riding hood's crooked teeth are you doing here?

    • @kylebishop9519
      @kylebishop9519 2 роки тому +1

      Time to petition Greg: Create a drink called the Blue Nip.

    • @rufusconnolly8489
      @rufusconnolly8489 2 роки тому

      I'll be honest dude I don't know who you are lol. I was thinkin' this same thing, but you commented it first so I just sorta ended up here

  • @the_matthewthomas
    @the_matthewthomas 4 роки тому +81

    It's good to know you can have a milkshake in a glass as I usually have mine out of an old boot.
    Absolutely love this show!

    • @howtodrink
      @howtodrink  4 роки тому +29

      The glass it turns out is a big upgrade over the boot. Who knew?!

    • @the_matthewthomas
      @the_matthewthomas 4 роки тому +3

      @@howtodrink came to this channel forever ago for the drinks and loved the sarcasm and drunken episodes!

    • @DrFranklynAnderson
      @DrFranklynAnderson 4 роки тому +3

      I thought that was just Baileys.
      (Probably too obscure of a reference.)

    • @the_matthewthomas
      @the_matthewthomas 4 роки тому +1

      @@DrFranklynAnderson what are you doin in my waters boy

    • @davidgraf4840
      @davidgraf4840 4 роки тому +1

      Easy now fuzzy little man peach.

  • @mmurray821
    @mmurray821 4 роки тому +151

    Egg cracking from a cooking perspective:
    Cracking on the flat counter gives a smother edge to the shell, so if you don't want your yolk breaking or being cut and only what the egg white, use the counter.
    If you use a sharp edge like a glass/frying pan, the chances of your yolk breaking/being cut are far greater. If you are going for scrambled eggs, you can use this way.
    Just FYI.
    So for egg white drinks, use the bloody counter.

    • @CRZ_PL
      @CRZ_PL 4 роки тому +6

      i feel like counter is always superior, if you want it scrambled just scramble it, cracking on an edge always makes hella shells

    • @CorvusCorone68
      @CorvusCorone68 3 роки тому +4

      but blood is a contagion, why would you want it in your drink? what were you doing that the counter got bloody anyway?

    • @CRZ_PL
      @CRZ_PL 3 роки тому

      CorvusCorone68 silence

    • @elderrusty541
      @elderrusty541 3 роки тому +2

      CRZ_PL silence yourself Mr.bloodonmycounter

    • @CRZ_PL
      @CRZ_PL 3 роки тому +1

      @@elderrusty541 well yeah where else do i butcher animals

  • @_skysick_
    @_skysick_ 4 роки тому +72

    8:14 "I was unable to acquire a bottle of Luxardo"
    me: (looks suspiciously at shelf)

    • @_skysick_
      @_skysick_ 4 роки тому +21

      (I am aware he meant Luxardo Sambuca but it's visually amusing)

    • @DanDoesDnD
      @DanDoesDnD 4 роки тому +3

      was looking to see if anyone else saw that XD

    • @heliveruscalion9124
      @heliveruscalion9124 3 роки тому

      🤔

  • @dikirak5651
    @dikirak5651 4 роки тому +10

    About the sambuca being the weird school's kid drink,I can definitely confirm that it's 100% true. I will always remember in my 1st year of high school this blonde chick fainting at the entrance like she was shot or something; turns out the bottle of "water" she had with her was filled with sambuca and she drank from it quite a lot since it was half empty. 5 years later (I had already left but my sister was still attending) and 2 kids did the exact same thing,without the fainting but a shit ton of vomiting...so yeah,sambuca and students don't go well together in my book.

  • @Eric-sy1xu
    @Eric-sy1xu 4 роки тому +126

    Man, I went to Edinburgh for The Fringe in the summer 2019, there's a bar called simply "Lebowski", the menu is PACKED with White Russian variants which I liked. Among them in particular was "The Nihilist", which swapped out the vodka for Absinthe but kept the other ingredients the same, plus minus some ratio adjustments.
    I really enjoyed it, my friend and I were really surprised.
    Greg if you get the chance to go to Edinburgh, it's great fun and Lebowskis has some really cool drinks :D
    EDIT: Also, in the UK, Sambuca is fucking everywhere (as a student) and I have no idea why. Not many people drink it, I'll only drink it on a dare because it is SO sweet it's nuts.

    • @ColossalRay
      @ColossalRay 4 роки тому +2

      I love sambucca. I'd take it over tequila any day

    • @fuzer909
      @fuzer909 4 роки тому +6

      I would definitely try The Nihilist.

    • @CopyCatCo
      @CopyCatCo 4 роки тому +3

      There's actually a Lebowski's in Glasgow as well, though I never had the chance to visit it. I did have a couple friends that would specifically go there for the White Russians, so I guess it must've been pretty good.

    • @jamiegould7951
      @jamiegould7951 4 роки тому +3

      I live in Edinburgh. Been to Lebowski once or twice, it’s usually really busy but they also do decent burgers.

    • @caveman9319
      @caveman9319 4 роки тому +4

      Sounds like the green russian from archer

  • @dsp628
    @dsp628 4 роки тому +183

    I'm offended my favorite drink is not represented: The Blind Russian. Kahlua + Vodka + Bailey's

    • @nosamnosam123
      @nosamnosam123 4 роки тому +16

      My favorite too, but I've heard it called a mudslide.

    • @cooperbrain
      @cooperbrain 3 роки тому +4

      @@nosamnosam123 i think a mudslide has heavy cream.

    • @AlibifortheAfterlife
      @AlibifortheAfterlife 3 роки тому +1

      @@cooperbrain A classic white russian uses heavy cream also. Doesn't a mudslide have chocolate?

    • @cooperbrain
      @cooperbrain 3 роки тому +2

      @@AlibifortheAfterlife I don't think it has chocolate.

    • @thegardenofeatin5965
      @thegardenofeatin5965 3 роки тому +16

      @@nosamnosam123 My understanding is, a mudslide is a literal milkshake. 2 scoops vanilla ice cream, 2 oz kahlua, 1 oz vodka, blend until brown, pour into a chilled glass mug, top with chocolate syrup and whipped cream, serve it to a 21 year old boomer chick, charge her date $17.95.

  • @AddyandTerry
    @AddyandTerry 3 роки тому +1

    this is probably one of our favorite episodes! great video.

  • @davidrojas3881
    @davidrojas3881 4 роки тому +7

    A worthy substitution for folks who don't enjoy the anise/liquorice presence in the Dude's Delight drink, could be 1:1 either Goldschlager (to replace anise with cinnamon, a welcome spice/sweetner) or 1:2 Creme de Menthe (colourless or green, adds an interesting Grasshopper look/feel to the drink, and mint complements the cream/coffee taste rather well too!)
    Nice work on these!

  • @deathpool5925
    @deathpool5925 4 роки тому +120

    "Like a milkshake in a glass"

    • @howtodrink
      @howtodrink  4 роки тому +82

      Yeah true as opposed to on the floor or whatever

    • @ethansmith9065
      @ethansmith9065 4 роки тому +6

      @@howtodrinkalso, your porn name is Rodney Marino. Or have you forgotten?

    • @justincoleman3805
      @justincoleman3805 4 роки тому +2

      Such an innovator.

    • @viciouswindstalkers
      @viciouswindstalkers 3 роки тому

      Hold out your hands. ROFL!

  • @a_disgruntled_snail
    @a_disgruntled_snail 4 роки тому +158

    “Greg, how drunk are you?”
    “.... yes”

    • @billstephens396
      @billstephens396 4 роки тому +4

      Me: I might have answered that way a couple of times "back in the day"
      GF: You mean yesterday?
      Me: ... maybe.

  • @OffCAMz
    @OffCAMz 4 роки тому +8

    I made Greg's version of this cocktail but with vanilla coffee creamer, the ratios are perfect. Very milkshakey

  • @joshreis8672
    @joshreis8672 3 роки тому +7

    A great tool for making infusions, a Sous Vide cooker. I've been making infusions in mine for years. A couple of infused tequila variations I've made; a White Mexican, and a Mexican Leprechaun. The first is coffee infused tequila with half and half. The second is the coffee tequila with Bailey's. ;)

  • @kek2628
    @kek2628 4 роки тому +90

    "It's not just Everclear with water added, but who would know the difference." 🤣

    • @bobby_greene
      @bobby_greene 4 роки тому +13

      In his vodka game it was shown that everclear with water is no longer clear

    • @sianobrien3001
      @sianobrien3001 4 роки тому +3

      And that you can tell the difference

  • @phattyj811
    @phattyj811 4 роки тому +30

    I've missed several of the latest episodes...came back to Greg atonally singing an intro song in a costume. All is right in the universe 🙏

  • @Mikethebeard64
    @Mikethebeard64 2 роки тому

    I posted this question after I saw one of your videos. Glad I had time to search for it. This episode made my day. Thank you for that.😄

  • @LordRae
    @LordRae 3 роки тому +7

    Hearing your definition of Vodka made me wonder if I was crazy remembering Blavod Vodka and no I wasn't. I used to drink it in college. Fun stuff. Black vodka. A bit earthy but still essentially normal vodka. Just made cocktails look really cool and different.

  • @joejoemyo
    @joejoemyo 4 роки тому +95

    Greg: The Caucasus mountains, in the southern part of Russia
    Georgia: Am I a joke to you

    • @danielseelye6005
      @danielseelye6005 4 роки тому +19

      You are to Mother Russia.

    • @JungleScene
      @JungleScene 4 роки тому +6

      half of the caucasus are in modern day russia though, even if georgia is part of that region too. what he said isnt inherently wrong.
      The caucasus are basically everything from the southern tip of kalmykia to Adygea to armernia. There are dozens of countries and provinces in the region and countless distinct cultures..... Simply saying southern russia is a pretty reasonable thing to say if you value brevity.

    • @TheMrVengeance
      @TheMrVengeance 4 роки тому +7

      Georgia: Am I a joke to you
      Putin: да

    • @EliKirkMusic
      @EliKirkMusic 4 роки тому +2

      It's not like there were wars fought over it recently

    • @kitcarson7447
      @kitcarson7447 4 роки тому +2

      I've been to Atlanta. Georgia

  • @Halcyon485
    @Halcyon485 4 роки тому +44

    Cracking an egg on a rim can also cause the rim to go too deep into the egg and penetrate the yolk, ruining your separation of white and yolk.

  • @xXZachrawXx
    @xXZachrawXx 4 роки тому +1

    One of my favorite episodes here, just gets better as it goes!

  • @robertrigby-jones2805
    @robertrigby-jones2805 4 роки тому +7

    From day 1 of working in kitchen when I was a kid, that's how I've been taught to crack eggs, and it's so easy, HOWEVER, if you get the right amount of force on the edge of something while pulling the egg apart (imagine opening a kinder surprise toy by squeezing it with the hinge facing upwards) Ramsey nails it every time
    Perfect, no shell AND NO MESS

  • @erinevans6739
    @erinevans6739 4 роки тому +68

    From a food scientist: 1. Cracking an egg on a flat surface is the preferred method for exactly the reasons you specified. 2. I believe its Nocello with a hard c like the cello instrument. At least that's how all the Italians I work with pronounce it.
    Also, shout out to the McPoyle bathrobe aesthetic.

  • @skyline6248
    @skyline6248 4 роки тому +123

    I was shocked to see you come back to this drink. If I remember your didn't like the white Russian at all

    • @Beegpapijimbo
      @Beegpapijimbo 4 роки тому +15

      He didn't like the one that was made with the wrong ingredients but he came tried again with Kahlua after everyone told him he goofed it he did like it

    • @Lectrikfro
      @Lectrikfro 4 роки тому +7

      Everyone pointed out he screwed the drink up when he made it. this is less of coming back to it than it is he actually went to the right place this time

  • @supasoljas7824
    @supasoljas7824 Рік тому +2

    To be frank, stuff like this is why we love you Greg (aside of your vibe and, like heaps of other things)
    You done the goofed and you own up to it and made a great video to correct it
    Oh, a small little personal thing, you got me into mixology, I'm about to get my first stuff in like half a month

  • @joshuahammes1036
    @joshuahammes1036 3 роки тому +4

    I love your channel and what you do! I had learned another variation of the naughty dog and always just called it a root beer float. It was explained to me as basically a Colorado bulldog with a float of galliano. So I would do 2 oz of vodka with .75 oz of kahlua then fill the glass with half cream half coke and float galliano. Basically tastes exactly like a root beer float as well. Just wanted to share it with you :)

  • @oh-yaduuude6970
    @oh-yaduuude6970 4 роки тому +98

    I promise you, I’ve put far more than 2 of those “nitrous canisters” through that device before back in my college days, you’ll be just fine hahaha

    • @nahnope8581
      @nahnope8581 2 роки тому +14

      WUB WUB WUB WUB WUB WUB WUB

  • @Chilldude_101
    @Chilldude_101 4 роки тому +21

    I love the comments on this show when Greg is talking they make me laugh so hard

  • @alexandermarquardt597
    @alexandermarquardt597 4 роки тому

    Just wanted to say: I love the videos AND the watches. I somehow feel those things go good together.

  • @sirloinofbeef2449
    @sirloinofbeef2449 4 роки тому +1

    I just made the dude's delight and WOW is it good! It reminds me of tiramisu. Excellent job as always, Greg!!!

    • @sirloinofbeef2449
      @sirloinofbeef2449 2 роки тому

      @@tspawn35 I used Ouzo which is basically the same thing as buca. How I remember that a year later idk!!!

  • @Tugrik
    @Tugrik 4 роки тому +40

    A favorite around these parts: the Latino Russian!
    1 part coffee liquor (we use St. George's NOLA)
    2 parts vodka (we use Russian Standard Platinum)
    4 parts Rumchata or Rincata (any 'horchata-style' alcoholic cream liquor)
    Over ice, stir, enjoy. Soooo good. The sweetness and cinnamon work so well.

    • @marihawley
      @marihawley 4 роки тому +1

      Love rumchata! Gonna try this recipe.

    • @elidasilva5558
      @elidasilva5558 4 роки тому

      Never heard of It sounds good

    • @jayjaydeth
      @jayjaydeth 3 роки тому +1

      Rumchata is one of the most amazing concoctions known to man. I'll definitely try this.

  • @blackbere666
    @blackbere666 4 роки тому +51

    His dudeness, duder, or el dudorino.. abides!

    • @feralworm
      @feralworm 4 роки тому +7

      if you know, you're not into the whole brevity thing

    • @justincoleman3805
      @justincoleman3805 4 роки тому

      He’s the dude, man. That’s what you call him.

  • @burlyjer
    @burlyjer 3 роки тому +5

    I do need to try these, especially the Naughty Dog! 😋
    Another drink that would go good in this list is one Bruce Campbell told us about at a Q&A (cant remember if he said he invented it but pretty sure that’s the case?) called the Rumdinger. Kahlua, dark rum, and ginger ale. I like to make it with a spiced rum too to get a little more sweetness .

  • @VitoD226
    @VitoD226 4 роки тому

    I don't know how I found you, but I'm glad I did. Easy decision to subscribe. Love it.

  • @AWACS_Snowblind
    @AWACS_Snowblind 4 роки тому +106

    Bathrobe brings the perfect "unprofessional bartender" vibe, keep it.
    And it do look comfy as shit, I'm jealous

  • @tommoore9107
    @tommoore9107 4 роки тому +166

    "Its like a milkshake in a glass" ahhh yes a milkshake I usually serve on a plate

    • @devinduncan99
      @devinduncan99 4 роки тому +10

      I dunno, I'm partial to the thimble.

    • @LastbutNotFirst
      @LastbutNotFirst 4 роки тому +1

      my milkshake bring all the boys to the yard.

    • @crabmannyjoe2
      @crabmannyjoe2 4 роки тому +3

      Wait, you don't have your milkshakes on a baking sheet?

    • @kenwinston2245
      @kenwinston2245 4 роки тому

      Straight out of the blender cup baby 😂 frosty cold stainless steel

    • @ifitaintrounditurnitdown1735
      @ifitaintrounditurnitdown1735 4 роки тому

      I personally like to make my own tin foil bowl for my ice cream

  • @evanulven8249
    @evanulven8249 3 роки тому +3

    Couple weekends ago a friend of mine mixed me one of these. But since he's lactose intolerant, he doesn't keep dairy around and use non-dairy coffee creamer. Was surprisingly good.

  • @cknight0518
    @cknight0518 2 роки тому

    Been watching your videos. Speedies, Breitlings, Longines Legend Divers... You got a strong watch collection

  • @dread9030
    @dread9030 4 роки тому +82

    Comments: You can only imagine what happens next.
    Me: He fixes the cable.

  • @Mr_Showtime
    @Mr_Showtime 4 роки тому +67

    The best thing about the St George bottle is that it says "the dude abides" on the bottle in super small lettering. Look for it next time you see that bottle!

    • @cooperbrain
      @cooperbrain 3 роки тому

      stop cappin

    • @bobschiebel3325
      @bobschiebel3325 3 роки тому +2

      The dude would not Abide. As a dudeist, only kaluhah will work.

    • @bobschiebel3325
      @bobschiebel3325 3 роки тому +2

      Though, he has been known to use non-dairy creamer. So I imbibe how you will

  • @rufusconnolly8489
    @rufusconnolly8489 2 роки тому

    Excellent. Favorite movie, best video of yours I've seen so far

  • @mikemikelson8767
    @mikemikelson8767 4 роки тому +8

    7:38 "we're gonna start this drink with one ounce of cold brew coffee"
    Please note, that combination of substantial amounts of ethanol with caffeine put a strain to your heart, so don't overdo it in any way possible.

    • @JD-go2qj
      @JD-go2qj 3 роки тому +2

      Alcohol is poisonous to the body, so health concerns aren't a priority 🤷

  • @coreybellfaust5292
    @coreybellfaust5292 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for giving me more Kahlua drinks for my arsenal! I look forward to experimenting with these recipes.

  • @sajanpalanki3950
    @sajanpalanki3950 4 роки тому +4

    Does anyone else love it when he makes drinks he has never tried before and tries them on camera for the first time

    • @viciouswindstalkers
      @viciouswindstalkers 3 роки тому

      Yes, totally enjoy that; puts him in the same place I am. Like "Hope it's good... Cheers!"

  • @andrewframe8046
    @andrewframe8046 2 роки тому +3

    "You'll get invited to events to meet and mingle with your fellow flavor explorers..."
    3 months later....

  • @LFSJR.
    @LFSJR. 4 роки тому +425

    “You people” are wrong about cracking eggs. Alton Brown agrees.

    • @jeppesimonsen9130
      @jeppesimonsen9130 4 роки тому +23

      And Gordon Ramsay!

    • @ndktube
      @ndktube 4 роки тому +21

      And Jacques Pepin. That is, crack on a flat surface.

    • @p4rsec
      @p4rsec 4 роки тому +15

      yup. always crack on a flat surface to avoid splinters of shell

    • @crowmeat
      @crowmeat 4 роки тому +18

      If anyone says to crack an egg on a sharp corner, disregard them as humans that know anything about tasty things.

    • @korgothic
      @korgothic 4 роки тому +11

      Those people are either eating egg shells or have never cracked an egg, they can't be trusted.

  • @MrMcmurmur
    @MrMcmurmur 4 роки тому +25

    Watching you spill 10% of literally everything you pour in slow motion triggers me so much. I honestly can't understand how I keep watching.

    • @uartendrau
      @uartendrau 4 роки тому

      Measure, spill, and wince.

  • @jeremyn6726
    @jeremyn6726 4 роки тому

    Whoever comes up with your captions is awesome!

  • @burtbackattack
    @burtbackattack 4 роки тому

    I love the post sip close up shots of Greg looking all wide eyed and approving.

  • @vermy8203
    @vermy8203 4 роки тому +9

    As someone who is not yet old enough to drink, but is immensely excited to get into this world of exploration and mixing when the time comes, your channel only adds fuel to the fire. I’m 19 now, so it’s not too far off, but I’m excited to start being able to try new things. I might even look into doing some mixology as a hobby, just because I find it fascinating. I think your show is so entertaining and so informative in such a fun way!

    • @pistachiodisguisey911
      @pistachiodisguisey911 Рік тому +1

      This is straight up the best drink for someone who doesn’t “like” the taste of alcohol like me imo, the brand Cutwater has some really good premixed canned White Russians

    • @killerzed2
      @killerzed2 Рік тому +1

      Americans have it though lol

  • @jonlonglastname
    @jonlonglastname 4 роки тому +5

    Got my pin and the straws. Keep doing what you are doing, and don't stress about shipping. It was the holidays, shipping always sucks. Thanks again! And "The Soul of the Dude" sounds like a cool drink to make.

  • @hullahopbob
    @hullahopbob 4 роки тому

    One of the Best episodes you have done. Maybe because I love the big Lebowski

  • @beardwilliams
    @beardwilliams 4 роки тому +2

    Dude. The Naughty Dog has changed my life. Thanks for sharing Erick Castro's recipe. Recently I followed this recipe and I didn't have any heavy cream on hand, but I had some homemade whipped cream. Holy hell, it's even better with a dollop of that.

  • @BlastBeatForest
    @BlastBeatForest 4 роки тому +53

    Careful man....!
    THERE’S A BEVERAGE HERE MAN!!!

    • @CathrineMacNiel
      @CathrineMacNiel 4 роки тому +7

      The beverage is not the issue here, dude!

  • @MoserothPitcheart
    @MoserothPitcheart 4 роки тому +5

    I've been making my wife a lot of whiskey sours (which I learned how to make from your channel) and I naturally discovered the same egg cracking style, definitely the best way to get a nice straight crack for separating whites and yolks.

  • @gregoryunderwood4121
    @gregoryunderwood4121 4 роки тому +6

    Awaiting the day when you start providing your own custom HTD barware.❤️

  • @hughesga1745
    @hughesga1745 Рік тому +1

    Just tried the rootbeer float, ive loved them since i was a little kid and this hit my adult and kid side just right! THANK YOU

  • @Ransungg
    @Ransungg 4 роки тому +3

    Even before you became the dude, you were always my MAN! Keep up the great work and keep chillin!

  • @deanc9195
    @deanc9195 4 роки тому +41

    I live by the dude. I am the dude. You are the dude. He’s a dude, She’s a dude, we’re all dudes, yeah!

  • @spaghetti7379
    @spaghetti7379 2 роки тому

    Glad you remade this video and accepted you screwed it up before . Respect

  • @millercoors12
    @millercoors12 4 роки тому

    Sitting in quarantine watching your vids drinking 👌

  • @garykuhn1921
    @garykuhn1921 4 роки тому +23

    You need to get to New Orleans Greg. I'm a native and tour guide, I'd love to show you around. You can come check out some liquid history.

    • @howtodrink
      @howtodrink  4 роки тому +8

      I’ve been once years ago, had a great time. Do need to get back though.

  • @PonyusTheWolfdude
    @PonyusTheWolfdude 4 роки тому +15

    My favorite russian is "The blind russian", 2 parts vodka, 1 part Kahlua and baileys instead of cream / milk (my preference over cream in white Russians.)

    • @warped_rider
      @warped_rider 4 роки тому +4

      I remember when I learned that the blind Russian was a cocktail. Served underage in what turned out to be a gay bar in NYC...good time.

    • @christopherwoods5150
      @christopherwoods5150 4 роки тому +5

      My variation is Fat Blind Russian, blind plus either cream or 2%, depending on my mood.

    • @manmayhem923
      @manmayhem923 4 роки тому

      @@warped_rider I'm sorry but this comment is so funny for the "what turn out to be a gay bar" lol. Like idk why but it made my day.

    • @Mojomofo
      @Mojomofo 4 роки тому +2

      How did it take me so long to find you people? You are all awesome

  • @ericschubert7277
    @ericschubert7277 4 роки тому +1

    who knew watching a guy mix drinks could be so entertaining. I love your show

  • @anestitizedspaz
    @anestitizedspaz Рік тому +1

    Oh man. Definitely a missed opportunity to go bathrobe+apron and make it a Costume. Excellent as always.
    Edit: Oh man I remember my grandfather and his Greek sister-in-laws doing shots of Sambuca and Metaxa during Thanksgiving.

  • @thomasbenedict5725
    @thomasbenedict5725 4 роки тому +5

    I was kind of upset by your last White Russian video because variations of the Russian are my favorite style of drinks to play with. so seeing you make the exact drink that is my favorite and love it makes me happy. although im sad to see its already a drink. I thought I made it up. Ive been calling it a rootbeer float. guess maybe ill start calling it a naughty dog now.

  • @greatcanadianbacon
    @greatcanadianbacon 4 роки тому +4

    Lol what a legend, paying proper homage to a classic. Your the man Greg

  • @parkerazz4385
    @parkerazz4385 4 роки тому

    The cure lyrics for the tasting notes on the nauty dog!! I love it!!

  • @Harmacist_TX
    @Harmacist_TX 4 роки тому

    Great video! I prefer the Black Russian. Also, Coffee old fashions are the bomb!

  • @MrBenfranz
    @MrBenfranz 4 роки тому +13

    Cracked cube was a genius move.

  • @JSAVACADO
    @JSAVACADO 4 роки тому +3

    Greg is right about the eggs though.
    Research has actually found that flat and convex surfaces do a better job at getting a cleanly cracked egg.
    Cracking on a sharp or concave surface leads to chipping/cracking in the shell, which leads to shell in your food/drink.

  • @RichardCano
    @RichardCano 4 роки тому +3

    I just made the Naughty Dog. Went out and found some 12 Year Rare Blend Appleton Estate because I’m out of Rum and specifically wanted to try this. I’m not a huge White Russian fan, but I’ve always wanted to find a cocktail with the same creamy sweet profile. I think Greg helped me find it.
    Thoughts:
    -A good flavorful rootbeer is essential. Something with good spice and head. Otherwise you won’t be adding much but dilution and sweetness.
    -Don’t go overboard with the cream. It’s tempting. But you’ll just mute the other flavors. 3/4 oz. max.
    -If you don’t have nutmeg, 1-2 dashes of Angostura, Bogart’s/Boker’s, or Walnut Bitters is very nice on top.

  • @AndrewMoffitt
    @AndrewMoffitt 2 роки тому +1

    I learned about a variation called a Quintana that uses Cutwater's horchata vodka, coffee liqueur, and horchata instead of half-and-half, shaken and garnished with cinnamon. It's really tasty.