Black Russian

Created in the late 1940s, this two-ingredient cocktail mixes vodka and coffee liqueur for a bold, bittersweet lowball. The White Russian’s no-nonsense sibling.

Ingredients

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Directions

  1. 1

    Build all ingredients in an old-fashioned glass over ice.

  2. 2

    Stir gently.

  3. 3

    Garnish with a cherry.

Key Info

Style

Classic

Family

Duo

Flavor

Bold coffee sweetness with clean vodka edge

Time of Day

Nightcap

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