Timeless Classic

Black Russian

Sleek midnight-dark roast coffee liqueur and icy vodka stirred to velvet richness over crystal ice.

Vodka Stirred One large clear ice cube 2 min · 28% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Expressed orange peel or three roasted coffee beans

Crisp Vodka 50 ml
Coffee Liqueur 25 ml

Preparation

Combine vodka and coffee liqueur over ice in a mixing glass and stir 20 seconds.
Strain over one large ice cube in a chilled rocks glass.
Express a whisper of orange oil over top to lift the roasted cocoa notes.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Make instant house coffee liqueur in 30 seconds: stir strong espresso, brown sugar, and a drop of vanilla extract with vodka over ice.

Vodka 60 ml
Strong Espresso or Cold Brew Concentrate 25 ml
Brown Sugar Syrup 15 ml
Vanilla Extract 1 drop

At-Home Steps

Stir espresso, brown sugar syrup, vanilla, and vodka with ice for 20 seconds.
Strain over a big ice cube in a short glass.
Optional: twist orange peel over top.

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How do you make Black Russian at home with everyday ingredients?

Make instant house coffee liqueur in 30 seconds: stir strong espresso, brown sugar, and a drop of vanilla extract with vodka over ice. Ingredients: 60 ml Vodka, 25 ml Strong Espresso or Cold Brew Concentrate, 15 ml Brown Sugar Syrup, 1 drop Vanilla Extract. Steps: Stir espresso, brown sugar syrup, vanilla, and vodka with ice for 20 seconds. Strain over a big ice cube in a short glass. Optional: twist orange peel over top.

What is the full craft bar specification for Black Russian?

Black Russian (Vodka, 28% ABV) is prepared stirred with one large clear ice cube and garnished with expressed orange peel or three roasted coffee beans. Ingredients: 50 ml (1 2/3 oz) Crisp Vodka, 25 ml (3/4 oz) Coffee Liqueur.