What is meant by White Russia?

Table of Contents:

1. What is meant by White Russia?
2. Why is the drink called a White Russian?
3. What does white Russian mean in slang?
4. What is the difference between a Russian and a White Russian?
5. What ingredients are in a White Russian?
6. What snack goes well with vodka?

What is meant by White Russia?

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the term “White Russian” described ethnic Russians living in the area between Russia and Poland (today this includes Lithuania, Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia and Moldova). ... More specifically, it meant those who fought against the Soviet Red Army in the Russian Civil War (1918 to 1921).

Why is the drink called a White Russian?

The White Russian isn't Russian in any meaningful way and has only the merest connection to the land of Bolsheviks and tzars. The name is a variant of the Black Russian, which in turn was created by a Belgian bartender in honor of the American ambassador to Luxembourg.

What does white Russian mean in slang?

White Russian (not comparable) Of or relating to Russians with tsarist sympathies in the period directly following the 1917 Revolution.

What is the difference between a Russian and a White Russian?

The difference between the Black Russian and the White Russian is simply the addition of cream to the mix and a slight change in the quantities. Both of these drinks use the same style of glass; the old fashioned glass; and are served over ice.

What ingredients are in a White Russian?

1 2/3 oz (5 parts) Vodka

What snack goes well with vodka?

* Cucumber, ditto - in a salad (especially with dill) and pickled. Those big sweet-sour cucumbers are especially good. Vodka would also go with the sort of dishes you serve with other white spirits such as aquavit, ouzo or raki so if you fancy taking it in another direction try Greek or Turkish-style meze.