Black Russian
Cocktail History
The Black Russian is a vodka cocktail, traditionally due to its Russian roots, mixed with coffee liqueur. It is a simple drink made by pouring the vodka over ice cubes or cracked ice in an old-fashioned glass, followed by the coffee liqueur. This combination first appeared in 1949 and is ascribed to Gustave Tops, a Belgian barman, who created it at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels in honor of Perle Mesta, then United States Ambassador to Luxembourg.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 3/4 oz Coffee Liqueur
- Garnish: Maraschino cherries
Cocktail Preparation
Pour all the ingredients into an old fashioned glass over a single ice cube and stir. Garnish with cherries and enjoy!
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