Belgian
Easy
Black Russian
A simple and potent cocktail, the Black Russian combines vodka and coffee liqueur, served over ice. It's the darker, spirit-forward sibling to the White Russian, without the cream.
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•Updated January 8, 2023
Black Russian
Vodka
Coffee Liqueur
Sweet
Classic
Cocktail
4.7 / 5
2 min
Prep Time
Servings
$5.50
Ingredients
0/3 ready
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Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Prepare the glass
Fill an old fashioned glass (or rocks glass) with 1 serving of ice.
💡 Tips:
- •Large ice cubes melt slower and are ideal for spirit-forward drinks.
Estimated time: less than 1 min
2
Add ingredients
Pour 2 ounces (60 ml) vodka and 1 ounce (30 ml) coffee liqueur over the ice in the glass.
💡 Tips:
- •The ratio can be adjusted slightly to suit preference; more vodka for stronger, more liqueur for sweeter.
Estimated time: 1 min
3
Stir and serve
Stir gently for about 10-15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients. Serve immediately.
💡 Tips:
- •Stir just until well-chilled.
Estimated time: 1 min
Flavor Profile
Strong
Sweet
Coffee
Spirit-forward
Alcohol Content
25-30% ABV
Enjoy responsibly!
Fun Fact
The Black Russian was supposedly created in 1949 by Gustave Tops, a bartender at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels, Belgium, for Perle Mesta, then U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg, just before the Cold War, hence the 'Russian' name.
Bartender's Tips
- 💡Use a good quality vodka, as its flavor will be noticeable.
- 💡Experiment with different coffee liqueurs for varied coffee notes.
- 💡For a touch of creaminess without the full White Russian, add a very small splash of heavy cream or milk.
- 💡Can be served as a digestif after a meal due to its strong, rich flavor.
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