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Stirred · one serving

Black Russian

A carefully balanced stirred classic led by vodka, with coffee liqueur.

Short answer

Black Russian is a stirred cocktail made with vodka and coffee liqueur. A carefully balanced stirred classic led by vodka, with coffee liqueur. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Black Russian ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Black Russian ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka50 ml5 cl1.7 oz2.5 parts
Coffee Liqueur20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part

Garnish: Orange twist

Method

How to make Black Russian

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled rocks glass and prepare orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 50 ml vodka, 20 ml coffee liqueur into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with large, fresh ice cubes.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds, until cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled a chilled rocks glass over one large fresh ice cube.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

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.

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