Black Russian
Ingredients:
Method:
1. Fill a rocks glass with ice. 2. Pour in the vodka and coffee liqueur. 3. Stir gently with a bar spoon. 4. Serve without garnish or with a short straw.
Description:
The Black Russian appeared in the late 1940s and is usually linked to Gustave Tops at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels. Despite the name, the drink is not Russian in origin: the name refers to vodka and the dark color of coffee liqueur. It is one of the simplest coffee cocktails: strong, slightly sweet, and direct. Its appeal is a clear flavor without extra additions, while the softer cream version later became known as the White Russian.