Colorado Bulldog is a White Russian cocktail with a fizzy twist! If you are looking for a fun cocktail, this Colorado Bulldog drink is for you!
One thing I've learned during my years of food blogging is that the inspiration for a recipe may be found in the most unexpected places. Today's recipe, the Colorado Bulldog cocktail, is just such a situation. What I was looking for and what I found were about as opposite as possible.
Earlier this summer we sadly had to say goodbye to our 10-year old English Bulldog, Lola. She made appearances here over the years and was the best dog ever.
She loved her people like no other dog which is an English Bulldog signature trait. After some thought we decided we wanted another dog and that we have become 'English Bulldog people' (hopefully not fulfilling that adage of people that look like their dogs).
I Googled 'Colorado Bulldogs' which is the name of our fantastic breeder's kennel and it was not a bulldog that popped up. It was a cocktail, called a 'Colorado Bulldog'.
In fact, it took some scrolling through several articles about this cocktail before I got where I was going.
My curiosity was piqued however, wondering how could I have owned a Colorado bulldog for 10 years and had never heard of a Colorado Bulldog cocktail?
I made it, I loved it and am sharing it with you today (along with another little Colorado bulldog).
What Is a Colorado Bulldog?
A Colorado Bulldog cocktail is a version of a White Russian. It includes vodka, coffee liqueur (I used homemade coffee liqueur which I keep on hand and is easy to make for gifts) and cream or Half and Half. The ingredient that differentiates it is cola.
Recipes vary from including a splash at the end or a whole Coke. The version I'm sharing today is made in an Old Fashioned or ‘rocks’ glass with a splash at the end.
Where Did the Colorado Bulldog Drink Originate?
I did some digging about the cocktail's name. The background is light on the internet ranging from it was developed in Russia (riddle me this, why would a version of a White Russian be created in Russia and named a Colorado Bulldog?! I don't buy it), and really that was the only theory.
The other articles I read about it were content free on the background. It all remains a mystery.
How to Make the Colorado Bulldog – Shaker or Not?
The Colorado Bulldog cocktail can be made with a shaker if you want it really cold but is just as good with the ingredients poured over ice and stirred.
The splash of cola at the end will create the same foaming as in a root beer float when the cola hits the Half and Half. The cocktail has a familiar flavor to a root beer float only with the sweet coffee notes. It's a fun and easy cocktail.
Our Colorado Bulldog
Here’s a little peek at our teeny, weeny, 7-pound (not for long) English Bulldog girl puppy, who incidentally after four days still has no name. Name suggestions welcome. Maybe I should name her 'Cocktail'.
“What’s my name?” Updated to share: Clementine! Named after Winston Churchill’s wife.
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How to make a Colorado Bulldog cocktail – Step by Step:
Recipe
Colorado Bulldog cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Vodka
- 1 ounce Coffee Liqueur
- 1 ounce Half and Half
- Float of cola to top
Instructions
- Fill and Old Fashioned (or 'rocks') glass with ice. Add the vodka and coffee liqueur; stir. Pour in the Half and Half and add cola to float on top.
- Shaker method: add the vodka and coffee liqueur to a shaker with a cup of ice; shake and strain into an Old Fashioned glass with fresh ice. Proceed with cocktail method above.
Hali says
Oh this sounds delicious, love creamy coffee – this is a drink I’d enjoy! Also, adorable pup, maybe coffee? hehe she’s adorable.
travel blogger says
Sorry to hear about your dog. That is always so hard. Your puppy is so cute though! I have never heard of this cocktail, but I love a white Russian. I will have to try this. Yum!
Toni Dash says
Thank you. It was very sad but it’s part of having animal family members right? This new little puppy is a lot of fun.
Kathy says
This sounds really good. I’ve never had one like this before. Love the name of it too!
AnnMarie John says
I don’t think I’ve ever had a cocktail like this before, it’s really interesting and it’s easy to make. I’m curious about the taste and I would love to give it a try.
Randi says
Oh my gosh, that sounds amazing … I’m trying this recipe tonight. We used to have a bulldog and I want another one so badly!
Toni Dash says
Aren’t they just the best? Well maybe once they sleep through the night!
Theresa says
My husband would love the drink, I love the dog. My niece has a white English Bulldog named Matilda, Mae Mae for short.
Toni Dash says
That name is adorable?
Amy Desrosiers says
Yes please!! This drink looks really amazing! I could so go for one about now!
Pam Wattenbarger says
Your new bulldog is such a cutie. I never knew there was a cocktail called the Colorado Bulldog.
Maureen says
Wow this Colorado Bulldog cocktail sounds like a delicious drink to enjoy, what a fun beverage idea. I will be giving this a try!
Liz Mays says
It’s pretty crazy that you came across that cocktail by searching for a dog breed! This definitely sounds good to me! Your little puppy is just the best!