How to mix a cocktail "Black Russian"

Throughout the world, Russia is associated not only with traditional bears and vodka, but also with a couple of cocktails, in the title of which you will find the mention of our country. These are alcoholic mixes "Black Russian" and his older brother "White Russian", which are present in the menu of most restaurants and bars from Singapore to Los Angeles. It's amazing that despite such a name, the cocktail was invented not in Russia, but ... in Belgium! History tells that in 1949 in Brussels, in the bar of the Metropol Hotel, the local bartender mixed it in honor of the US ambassador to Luxembourg Perle Mesta (Perle Mesta). And it is called "black" because it differs from its white companion by the absence of one of the ingredients. The classic recipe does not add cream, otherwise everything is the same.

Aperitif or digestive?

Traditionally a cocktail "Black Russian" refers to DJ's, that is, drinks that are served at the end of the feast. Typically, alcohol served after a meal is characterized by a greater fortress than for its opposite - an aperitif, which is offered to guests in front of the main dish, especially to stir up the appetite. Digestives are offered with light snacks, such as crackers, cheese, olives and so on. To try the excellent cocktail "Black Russian", the recipe of which is offered below, you do not need to go to a bar or restaurant. It can easily be done at home.

Preparation and composition of the cocktail "Black Russian"

To mix this cocktail, you will need vodka and coffee liqueur. Usually bartenders choose "Kaluha" or "Godiva" - these are the most famous brands, but if you have "Tia Maria", "Kamora" or "Starbucks coffee liquor" in your home bar "(Starbucks Coffee Liqueur), safely take one of them. The recipe for the drink is as follows:

• 60 g of vodka;
• 30 g of coffee liquor.

In order to prepare a cocktail "Black Russian", two ingredients shake well in the shaker for about 30 seconds, and then pour into a half-filled ice with a low glass, which bartenders professionally call "rox". Simply can not imagine - the cocktail is ready! It will especially appeal to lovers of slightly sweet alcoholic beverages. This number of ingredients is listed in one portion, if you want to send a message or, for example, stronger - boldly vary the amount of vodka and liquor. This mixture is especially popular among women, but be careful - it is quite caloric.

How else can you mix the cocktail "Black Russian"

If you are tired of monotony, or you want to surprise experienced guests, you can create different cocktail variations using the basic recipe. In many shops, flavored vodka is sold, so why not add vanilla (or use a little vanilla powder) instead of the usual one? Or to the basic composition to splash "Coca-Cola", then the cocktail will go easy with bubbles. For a change, you can use different coffee liqueurs or take a proportion of the ingredients 50 to 50. Try to put a small ball of chocolate ice cream on top - this will surely improve the appearance and taste of the drink and the ladies will like it very much. Bring your recipe to perfection!