Black Russian
Curated Recipe
- Glass
- Rocks
- Difficulty
- Easy
- ABV
- ~22%
sweetbitter
Ingredients
- 2 ozvodka60 ml
- 1 ozkahlúa30 ml
Instructions
Fill a rocks glass with ice. Pour vodka and Kahlúa over the ice. Stir gently to combine.
Sips & Tips
Technique
Simple as it gets — just two ingredients over ice. Use a large ice cube to slow dilution. The drink should be cold and strong.
Balance
The 2:1 ratio keeps it from being too sweet. Kahlúa provides coffee flavor and sweetness; the vodka provides strength. Add cream and it becomes a White Russian.
History
Variations
White Russian
Float 1 oz heavy cream on top for the classic Lebowski version.
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Black Russian
Glass: Rocks | Difficulty: Easy | ABV: ~22%
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz kahlúa
Instructions
Fill a rocks glass with ice. Pour vodka and Kahlúa over the ice. Stir gently to combine.