Black Russian
The Black Russian is a classic that's been around since the 1940s. It's most commonly made with Kahlua, but it can be made with any coffee liqueur.
Ingredients:
Serve in an Old Fashioned glass
- 2 shots vodka
- 1 shot coffee liqueur
Garnish: 1 cherry
Tools & Equipment
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How to Make
- Build the ingredients in an old-fashioned glass
- Lightly Stir
- Add the garnish
About
Along with the White Russian cocktail, the Black Russian is one of the first cocktails I learned to make and love. It’s a classic that was created in the late 1940s. You won’t make often, but when you do, you’ll be making them all night.