Ingredients: Served: On the rocks: poured over ice. Drinkware: Old fashioned glass. Method: Pour the ingredients into the old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes. Stir gently. 50 ml Vodka, 20 ml Coffee liqueur

**Black-Russian - Cocktail** Step into the world of dark and delicious with the **Black Russian Cocktail**, a simple yet satisfying **Spirit-Forward** drink that's perfect for coffee lovers! This easy-to-make **Cocktail** is a classic pairing of smooth **Vodka** and sweet, rich **coffee liqueur**. The result is a potent yet approachable drink with deep, roasted notes complemented by the clean taste of the **Vodka**. It's built directly **On the rocks** and gently **Stirred** in an **Old fashioned glass**. **Ingredients:** * 50 ml Vodka * 20 ml Coffee liqueur **Preparation:** 1. Take an **Old fashioned glass** (**Served in Rocks Glass**) and fill it generously with ice cubes. Large ice is preferred. 2. Pour the **Vodka** into the glass over the ice. 3. Pour the **Coffee liqueur** into the glass. 4. **Stir gently** with a bar spoon for about 15-20 seconds to chill the drink and combine the flavors. 5. Serve **On the rocks**. **Notes and Tips:** * Using a quality **Vodka** is key, as its clean taste is important to the balance. * Choose a **Coffee liqueur** whose flavor you enjoy, such as Kahlúa or Tia Maria. * The 5:2 ratio is a classic starting point, but you can adjust it slightly based on your preference for sweetness and spirit strength. * Proper chilling through **Stirred** is key for this **Spirit-Forward Cocktail** served **Served Over Ice**. * Traditionally served without garnish, some people like to add a cherry or a sprinkle of coffee beans. **History or Origin:** The **Black Russian Cocktail** is believed to have been created in 1949 by Gustave Tops, a Belgian bartender, at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels. He purportedly created it for Perle Mesta, then the U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg. The drink was named "Black Russian" because of the dark color of the **Coffee liqueur** and the use of **Vodka**, a spirit typically associated with Russia. Its simple, two-ingredient formula quickly made it popular. **Visual Description:** Served **On the rocks** in an **Old fashioned glass**, the **Black Russian** is a dark, opaque drink from the **Coffee liqueur**. It looks simple and inviting, served over ice, a clean and straightforward presentation of its key flavors. **Conclusion:** For a smooth, warming, and easy-to-make **Spirit-Forward Cocktail** with delicious coffee notes, the **Black Russian** is a fantastic choice. Its simple blend of **Vodka** and **Coffee Liqueur**, **Stirred** and **Served Over Ice** in a **Rocks glass**, is perfect for after dinner or any time you crave a simple, potent sip.