Method
How to make Black Russian
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a chilled rocks glass and prepare orange twist.
- 02
Measure 50 ml vodka, 20 ml coffee liqueur into a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with large, fresh ice cubes.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds, until cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled a chilled rocks glass over one large fresh ice cube.
- 06
Add orange twist neatly and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Black Russian taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessMedium · 3/5
- SournessNone · 0/5
- BitternessNone · 0/5
- StrengthHigh · 4/5
- FreshnessLow · 2/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
Choose the right build
Black Russian: ingredient choices
Can I make a Black Russian without cream?
Yes: this recipe does not include cream at all. Its two required ingredients are vodka and coffee liqueur. The White Russian is the separate cream-containing recipe.
Compare White Russian: ingredients and measuresMaking more than one?
Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.
Plan 2 servings of Black RussianMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
Check the ingredient listIngredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.
Quick answers
Black Russian questions
What is in a Black Russian?
Kokto’s build uses vodka and coffee liqueur.
How long does a Black Russian take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Black Russian 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 Russian 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 cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.black-russian · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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