Black Russian

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The Black Russian is a Cocktail consisting of Vodka, and Coffee Liqueur.

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Historical References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 Guiness 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


See also: White Russian Colorado Bulldog

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