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Stirred · 1 serving

Black Magic

A balanced stirred cocktail combining vodka, coffee liqueur, lemon juice.

Short answer

Black Magic is a stirred cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and lemon juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Black Magic ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Black Magic ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz2 parts
Coffee Liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lemon Juice1 dash———

Garnish: One compact lemon twist

Method

How to make Black Magic

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the rocks thoroughly, prepare the One compact lemon twist, and ready the mixing equipment.

  2. 02

    Measure vodka, coffee liqueur, lemon juice accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Chill a rocks glass and fill it with fresh clear cubed ice, add the vodka, coffee liqueur, and one restrained dash of fresh lemon juice directly to the glass, stir for 20–25 seconds until cold and integrated, express one short compact lemon twist over the surface, and retain it neatly at the rim.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled rocks, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Finish with One compact lemon twist and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Black Magic taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Black Magic questions

What is in a Black Magic?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, coffee liqueur, and lemon juice.

How long does a Black Magic take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Black Magic prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Black Magic alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B061https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=733 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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