Black Russian

Black Russian

Vodka and coffee liqueur stirred over ice in a rocks glass — the two-ingredient template for countless coffee cocktails. Dark, sweet and quietly potent.

27% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

2 min

Time

244 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Vodka

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Coffee Liqueur· not in your bar¾ oz

    Or swap: Chocolate Liqueur — leans mocha, Coffee Brandy — drier, boozier

  • Vodka· not in your bar1 ¾ oz

    Or swap: Gin — adds botanical notes, White Rum — a touch sweeter

Instructions

  1. Pour the ingredients into an old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes.

  2. Stir gently.

Pairs well with

Coffee liqueur and vodka form a bittersweet nightcap for chocolate-forward bites:

  • Chocolate truffles
  • Espresso-dusted almonds
  • Tiramisu squares
  • Salted caramel cookies

Also known as

black russiankahlúa coffee cocktail

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