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The Black Russian is a classic duo cocktail made with vodka and coffee liqueur, typically Kahlúa. It was created in 1949 by Belgian bartender Gustave Tops at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels. The drink is traditionally prepared by pouring the ingredients over ice cubes in an Old Fashioned glass and stirring gently. Recognized for its dark color and rich flavor profile, it is often consumed as an after-dinner digestif.
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Where was the Black Russian cocktail created?
The Black Russian is generally credited to Belgian bartender Gustave Tops in 1949 at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels. It was reportedly created for the United States ambassador to Luxembourg.
What is in a Black Russian cocktail?
The drink combines vodka with coffee liqueur, traditionally Kahlúa. It is a two-ingredient cocktail usually built over ice.
Does a Black Russian contain cream?
No, the classic Black Russian does not contain cream. Adding cream produces the related White Russian, which became especially well known after the 1998 film The Big Lebowski.
How is a Black Russian usually served?
It is commonly built in an old-fashioned glass over ice and stirred briefly. The coffee liqueur gives vodka a dark, sweet coffee flavor, and Kahlúa contains a small amount of caffeine because it is made with coffee beans.
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