The Black Russian cocktail was created in 1949 by Gustave Tops, a Belgian bartender at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels. He invented it for Perle Mesta, the American ambassador to Luxembourg, known for her glamorous parties. The drink’s name reflected both its dark color from coffee liqueur and vodka’s association with Russia during the Cold War era. Despite its simple two-ingredient recipe, it became an enduring classic in the cocktail world.
Flavor:
The Black Russian cocktail has a bold, smooth flavor, combining the crisp neutrality of vodka with the rich, sweet bitterness of coffee liqueur. Its taste is deep and slightly syrupy, leaving a warm, lingering finish.
IBA Category:
Contemporary Classics
Ingredients:
2 oz vodka
1 oz coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
Ice cubes
Recipe:
Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.
Pour the vodka over the ice.
Add the coffee liqueur.
Gently stir to combine, then serve immediately.
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