Black Russian
The Black Russian is a coffee-flavoured creamy cocktail made with Vodka and Kahlúa. It is built and served in an old-fashioned glass, about 34% ABV before ice melts.
- Method
- Built
- Glass
- Old-fashioned glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 34% ABV before ice melts
- Family
- Dessert & Creamy
- Flavour
- Coffee
- Listed in
- IBA official cocktail
How to make it
- Build both ingredients in an old-fashioned glass filled with ice.
- Stir gently.
Tip: Fill the glass right to the top with ice so the drink stays cold without watering down fast.
About the Black Russian
Created in Brussels in 1949 for the American ambassador to Luxembourg.
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- No Vodka? Use Citrus Vodka (Adds a lemon note)
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