CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1934–1959
Black Russian
Vodka and coffee liqueur, served over ice.
1949Historical classicResearched
The Black Russian was created in 1949, most often credited to Gustave Tops at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels. Vodka and coffee liqueur make a short, dark drink that became a mid-century standard. Adding cream turns it into a White Russian.
- White Russian
- Black Magic
THE RECIPEDark, sweet and coffee-led
Ingredients
- Vodka50 ml
- Coffee liqueur20 ml
Method
Build over ice in a rocks glass and stir briefly.
Rocks glass · ice