Taste profile
Strong, balanced, soft, and smooth.
LiqueurEasyOld-fashioned glass
Cocktail guide
Black Russian
Black Russian combines Coffee Liqueur, Vodka in a ordinary drink served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for after dinner, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
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Best for after dinner, date night.
Quick tags
IBAContemporaryClassic
Quick fact
The Black Russian is a cocktail of vodka and coffee liqueur.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1Pour the ingredients into an old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes.
- 2Stir gently.
Method
Stirred
Finish
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Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Balanced
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Black Russian is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Coffee Liqueur, Vodka.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Stirred
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Flavor & pairing
Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Coffee Liqueur, Vodka. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving & context
Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass. Black Russian is associated with the Contemporary Classics family of modern cocktail classics.
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The Black Russian is a cocktail of vodka and coffee liqueur.
The Black Russian is a cocktail of vodka and coffee liqueur. It contains 50 ml vodka and 20 ml coffee liqueur, per IBA specified ingredients. The drink is made by pouring the vodka and coffee liqueur over ice cubes or cracked ice in an old-fashioned glass and stirring. The Black Russian is often garnished with a lemon slice and a Luxardo maraschino cherry on a stick.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Liqueur
Category
Ordinary Drink
IBA category
Contemporary Classics
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Stirred
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