The UK’s first canned White Russian arrives just in time for the holiday party season. British cocktail brand Whitebox is launching its Full Fat White Russian, alongside a rich, whiskey-led Manhattan and a citrusy Whiskey Sour, with all three available across the UK from 2 November 2026.
One of the world’s most recognisable cocktails, the White Russian combines vodka, coffee liqueur and rich cream in a smooth, indulgent classic. Until now, enjoying one at home has usually meant stocking up on all three ingredients. Now, Whitebox is making the cocktail easier to enjoy at home, with a properly made, full-strength 20% ABV cocktail that’s ready to chill, pour over ice and serve.
The launch comes as Britain’s appetite for ready-made cocktails continues to grow. According to drinks industry analysts IWSR, British consumers bought three times the volume of premixed cocktails in 2025 compared with 2020.
With the Christmas entertaining season approaching, Whitebox’s three new cocktails, priced from £5, offer a way to bring full-strength classics to Christmas parties, festive gatherings and after-dinner drinks, without the need for a fully stocked cocktail cabinet.
Manhattan (£5.50, 26.5% ABV)
Whiskey lovers, this one’s for you. A New York classic dating back to the 19th century, the Manhattan is a rich, dark and complex cocktail that brings together whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters for a spirit-forward drink that’s best enjoyed ice cold and garnished with a cherry.
White Russian (£5.50, 20% ABV)
Born in the mid-century cocktail era, the indulgent White Russian combines vodka, coffee liqueur and cream. It’s a particularly good way to round off a meal or finish a festive evening. Simply chill, pour over ice in a rocks glass and enjoy.
Whiskey Sour (£5.00, 22% ABV)
Whiskey meets bright lemon in the Whiskey Sour, with cocktail bitters and a touch of sweetness bringing everything into balance. Shake the well-chilled can for 10–12 seconds, pour over ice and garnish with cherry and lemon.
Whitebox believes the best classic cocktails don’t need reinventing. Every drink is developed, blended and produced in-house, with expert bartenders ensuring the ingredients, proportions and strength are just as they should be, recreating the classics as you’d expect to enjoy them in a great cocktail bar.
The three new cocktails join Whitebox favourites including the Freezer Martini, Pocket Negroni, Spicy Marg, Old Fashioned, and Espresso Martini, offering more ways to enjoy classic cocktails at home throughout the party season and beyond.
For the festive season, Whitebox also offers a collection of cocktail gifts, including its Advent Calendar (£110), Classic Cocktail Selection Box (£36) and Christmas Crackers (£12 each), bringing a selection of its classic cocktails to Christmas gifting and entertaining. You can find them on Amazon as well.
The Manhattan, White Russian and Whiskey Sour are available across the UK from 2 November. For more information, visit whiteboxcocktails.com or follow @whiteboxcocktails