Black Russian

Vodka and coffee liqueur over ice. Dark, smooth and bittersweet — the White Russian before the cream.

Time: 1 min
Difficulty: Easy
Method: Built in glass
Glass: Rocks glass

Ingredients

Servings

Amounts below make 1 serving.

Vodka1 ¾ oz
Coffee liqueur¾ oz

How to make it

1
Fill a rocks glass with ice.
2
Add vodka and coffee liqueur and stir.

Bar gear

Tools you'll need

JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.
Large ice cube moldMakes big, slow-melting cubes that keep spirit-forward drinks cold without watering them down.

Recommended glassware

Rocks glassShort and sturdy — for spirit-forward drinks and sours over ice.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: IBA Official Cocktail specification. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults of legal drinking age — please enjoy responsibly.