Black russian coffee filled in the glass and served with ice cubes

Black Russian Recipe - A Classic Coffee Cocktail

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Audrey Harrison
Home brewer
Coffee and liquor fit like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. And if you’re a fan of this combination, you must have tried the popular cocktail, White Russian. In this post, we’ll talk about a drink that came way before it, and is the real OG of coffee cocktails. It’s Black Russian. A classic Black Russian recipe combines Kahlua coffee liqueur and vodka making a heavenly glass.One of the best ways to have vodka coffee, we are going to share the Black Russian drink recipe ahead and would love y’all to try it out. Simple and quick to assemble, this coffee-flavored cocktail makes for a great beverage for parties and also to sip on after a long day. Let’s dive right into the recipe because happy hour is calling!
Difficulty:
Easy
Grind Size:
Medium
Temperature
90°C
Est. Time
5:00 min

Ingredients

  • Ice cubes
  • 25 ml Kahlua
  • 50 ml Absolut Vodka
  • 1 whole cherry

Apparatus

  • Rocks glass
  • Mixing glass
  • Stirrer

Step 1

Fill your rocks glass with ice cubes.
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Step 2

Add 25 ml Kahlua coffee liqueur to the mixing glass.
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Step 3

Add 50 ml Absolut Vodka.
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Step 4

Mix well with a stirrer. 

Step 5

Pour the drink in your rocks glass.
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Step 6

Drop in a cherry if you like.

Conclusion

Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or new to the bar, the Black Russian will not fail to impress you. And if you’re a coffee-lover like us, then this can become your go-to drink. After all, it is so simple to put together. Just two potions mixed in an effortless measurement and you have a bracing glass of coffee vodka. Also, once you try your hand at our recipe for Black Russian cocktail, you will understand what a child’s play it is. We love to explore the world of coffee cocktails and will keep coming back with more exciting recipes for you. If you wish to share your recipes or want us to cover one, then hit our Instagram DM and we’ll love to chat with you.
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I am a coffee aficionado based in Seattle. I have devoted my passion and expertise to perfecting the art of home coffee brewing. I became known for my exquisite pour-over and espresso creations. I source coffee beans from local roasters and explores ...

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