Aug 28 2026

Black Russian Recipe

Time3m
Serves1

Kahlua, vodka

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

  1. 1

    Build

    Fill an old-fashioned (rocks) glass with ice cubes until nearly full.

  2. 2

    Pour 2 fl oz vodka over the ice.

  3. 3

    Add 1 fl oz Kahlúa (coffee liqueur) directly on top of the vodka.

  4. 4

    Gently stir once or twice with a bar spoon to slightly combine but keep a layered appearance if desired. Do not over-stir — aim for a uniform but not fully mixed look.

  5. 5

    Optionally garnish with an orange twist expressed over the drink or a maraschino cherry placed on top.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with a short straw or stirrer.

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