Black Russian

Black Russian

  • Type
    Cocktail
  • Primary alcohol by volume
    Vodka
  • Served
    On the rocks
  • Standard drinkware
    Old fashioned glass
  • IBA specified ingredients
    5 parts vodka
    2 parts coffee liqueur
  • Preparation
    Pour the ingredients into the old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes.
    Stir gently.
  • Timing
    After dinner

The black russian is a cocktail of vodka and coffee liqueur.

It contains vodka and 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.

References
Black Russian

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