"Black Russian" got its name because of its special composition: vodka, which has long been a part of Russian culture, combined with black coffee (coffee liqueur), when mixed, they give out a terrific delicious drink. For the first time the cocktail was prepared in 1949 by a Belgian bartender, but after the appearance, a whole series of variations appeared, which we will also talk about in this article.
Cocktail "Black Russian" - recipe
Of course, buying a cocktail "Black Russian" in the bank is much cheaper, but if it's about the original taste and getting true pleasure from the drink, then the ideal option will be an independent preparation, much simpler than you might have guessed.
Ingredients:
- vodka - 60 ml;
- coffee liqueur Kalua - 30 ml.
Preparation
Mix vodka and liqueur with ice in a shaker, and then, using a bar screen, pour the resulting mixture into a wide and low glass with fresh ice.
This version of the cocktail is more "dry" and strong, but, following your taste preferences, you can add a little more liquor and less vodka to the cocktail to make the drink sweeter.
Cocktail «Dirty black russian»
The composition of the cocktail "Black Russian" has undergone many changes, but some of them have already become classics, such as "Dirty Black Russian", the blend of which includes not only vodka and liquor, but also cola.
Ingredients:
- vodka - 30 ml;
- coffee liquor - 20 ml;
- cola.
Preparation
Fill the highball with ice and leave it to cool. Meanwhile, fall asleep a little ice in the shaker and pour in the same vodka with liquor. Thoroughly mix everything, pour out the old ice from the glass and sprinkle fresh ice. We filter the drink into highball through a bar screen and infuse the cola to the very edges.
The damage from such a cocktail "Black Russian" is likely to be higher, due to a greater variety of alcohol, but after trying, you can at any time return to the classic version of the drink, eliminating beer and cola.
Cocktail "Chocolate black Russian"
Milk cocktail for adults is an ideal characteristic for this drink. Cream to the taste with the aroma of coffee and the intoxicating power of vodka, even sounds interesting!
Ingredients:
- coffee liquor - 30 ml;
- vodka - 15 ml;
- chocolate ice cream - 150 g.
Preparation
Pour vodka and liquor into the blender bowl, then put a soft ice cream and whisk all the ingredients until smooth. We pour the cocktail into the flutes for champagne and serve immediately.
Cocktail "Burning black Russian"
If you are not against extreme drinks, then try the "Burning Black Russian". Due to the upper layer of rum, your shot will burn no worse than sambuki, and thanks to different layers of drinks, not only a beautiful appearance, but also a pleasant taste is provided.
Ingredients:
- vodka - 15 ml;
- Baileys - 15 ml;
- cofee liquor - 15 ml;
- Bacardi or another rum.
Preparation
Carefully, using a bar spoon, we begin to layer the alcohol into the shot in the following order: coffee liqueur, Baileys, vodka and rum. If desired, ignite the top layer of the cocktail and quickly drink.
Drink "Smooth black Russian"
Mix of vodka and beer is unlikely to lead anyone to the good, except you can only consider "Smooth Black Russian", in which these sworn enemies show a brilliant combination.
Ingredients:
- vodka - 30 ml;
- coffee liquor - 30 ml;
- cola;
- Beer Guinness or other quality stout.
Preparation
In an ice-covered highball mix vodka with coffee liqueur with a teaspoon. Add a little cola as a sweetener, and fill the rest of the glass with a stout, for example, Guinness.