Black Russian
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Earliest Known Reference: "Oakland Tribune," Aug 22, 1962 | Earliest Known Reference: "Oakland Tribune," Aug 22, 1962 | ||
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Throughout Australasia, much of the UK and parts of Europe, many customers expect the cola variation when ordering a "Black Russian". While this is technically not the true original, depending on location and circumstances, a bartender should know when to check what is expected. Ordering a "Short Black Russian" vs a "Tall Black Russian" may help eliminate any confusion. | Throughout Australasia, much of the UK and parts of Europe, many customers expect the cola variation when ordering a "Black Russian". While this is technically not the true original, depending on location and circumstances, a bartender should know when to check what is expected. Ordering a "Short Black Russian" vs a "Tall Black Russian" may help eliminate any confusion. | ||
| − | In Ireland, apparently the standard is a [http://www.webtender.com/iforum/message.cgi?id=16167 Tall Black Russian with a | + | In Ireland, apparently the standard is a [http://www.webtender.com/iforum/message.cgi?id=16167 Tall Black Russian with a Guinness head] |
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| + | *[[Mind Eraser]] | ||
| + | *[[Colorado Bulldog]] | ||
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[[Category:Vodka Cocktails]][[Category:Classics]] | [[Category:Vodka Cocktails]][[Category:Classics]] | ||
Revision as of 10:01, 20 June 2010
The Black Russian is a cocktail consisting of vodka and Kahlua.
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Historical References
Earliest Known Reference: "Oakland Tribune," Aug 22, 1962
With or without Cola?
Without.
Throughout Australasia, much of the UK and parts of Europe, many customers expect the cola variation when ordering a "Black Russian". While this is technically not the true original, depending on location and circumstances, a bartender should know when to check what is expected. Ordering a "Short Black Russian" vs a "Tall Black Russian" may help eliminate any confusion.
In Ireland, apparently the standard is a Tall Black Russian with a Guinness head
Common Recipes
Recipe#1: Cocktaildb.com
- Build
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 3/4 oz Kahlua
- Fill with ice
- Serve in a rocks glass
Recipe#2: Dale DeGroff, King Cocktail.
- 1 oz. Kahlua
- 1 oz. Vodka
Build over ice in an old fashioned glass.
Tall Black Russian
- Build in a highball/collins glass
- 1 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz Kahlua
- Fill with ice
- Top with Cola
