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Black Russian

Made with vodka and liqueur, served in a rocks glass.

Ingredients for one drink
50 ml / 1 3/4 ozVodka
25 ml / 3/4 ozCoffee liqueur
120 gIce cubes

Method

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour 50 ml vodka and 25 ml coffee liqueur into the glass.
  3. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.

About the Black Russian

The Black Russian is a classic short drink combining vodka and coffee liqueur. The ingredients create a sweet, coffee-forward flavor with a smooth alcoholic character. This straightforward cocktail has remained a popular choice for decades.

History

The Black Russian first appeared in 1949, created by Belgian barman Gustave Tops at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels. The cocktail's name comes from the Russian vodka used and the black color of the coffee liqueur.

Black Russian
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