Black Russian Cocktail Recipe
Discover the allure of the timeless Black Russian Cocktail, a smooth mix of vodka and coffee liqueur that's as sophisticated as it is simple to prepare.
Servings 1
Calories 228kcal
Ingredients
- 2 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
Instructions
- Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes to chill
- In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz vodka and 1 oz coffee liqueur. Stir the ingredients until well combined.
- Remove the ice cubes from the rocks glass and add fresh ice. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the fresh ice.
- For an extra touch, you can garnish the Black Russian with a lemon twist, an orange slice, or a cherry.
Notes
- Start with a cold glass to keep your drink cold for a longer time. Store your rocks glass in the freezer for a while before you’re ready to start mixing.
- Reach for top-shelf vodka and high-quality coffee liqueur. With only two ingredients, this cocktail hinges on their quality. Don't skimp here!
- Stirring, not shaking, is required. Shaking forms tiny air bubbles that can dilute the drink.
- The ice matters. Start with fresh ice when serving. It may sound trivial, but old ice can absorb flavors from your freezer and impact the taste of your cocktail (in a bad way).
- Lemon twist, orange slice, cherry — they all add color and aroma, so try each garnish out and see which one(s) you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 13g | Iron: 0.01mg