Simple Black Russian Cocktail
A classic two‑ingredient cocktail of vodka and coffee liqueur served over ice—bold, smooth, and effortlessly simple.
Equipment
- Rocks glass
- Jigger or shot glass
- Bar spoon
- Ice cubes
- Optional: Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka plain or vanilla
- 1 oz coffee liqueur e.g., Kahlúa
- ice cubes fill glass halfway
- orange bitters dash, optional
Instructions
- Fill a rocks glass halfway with ice (chill the glass first if you can).
- Pour in the vodka, then add the coffee liqueur.
- Stir gently for about 10 seconds to chill without over‑diluting.
- Optional: add a dash of orange bitters. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the ratio to taste—more vodka for a drier drink, more liqueur for sweetness. For a lighter, fizzy riff, add a splash of cola or soda. Use large, clear ice to keep it cold and reduce dilution.