Black Russian

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

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