What's in a Black Russian?

The Black Russian is a cocktail of vodka and coffee liqueur. It contains 50 ml vodka and 20 ml coffee liqueur, per IBA specified ingredients. The drink is made by pouring the vodka and coffee liqueur over ice cubes or cracked ice in an old-fashioned glass and stirring.

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What is the difference between White Russian and Black Russian?

The difference between the Black Russian and the White Russian is simply the addition of cream to the mix and a slight change in the quantities. Both of these drinks use the same style of glass; the old fashioned glass; and are served over ice.
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What's the difference between a black and White Russian drink?

A White Russian is swirled with heavy cream, while a Black Russian...isn't. It is simply coffee liqueur and vodka, no white in sight, making it less like a dessert and more like an alcoholic wake-me-up.
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Is Kahlúa coffee liqueur?

Originating in Mexico in 1936, Kahlúa is a coffee liqueur loved all around the world. Used in a range of different drinks—from coffees to cocktails—it goes hand in hand with many occasions. Classic cocktails, like the White Russian, Espresso Martini and Black Russian just wouldn't be the same without it.
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What's the difference between Baileys and Kahlua?

Bailey's is smoother and buttery sweet. Kahlua is more coffee flavored.
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Does Kahlua have rum in it?

Born in Veracruz, Mexico in 1936, Kahlúa comes steeped in history, with a rich and colorful heritage. Made with 100% Arabica coffee beans and rum, Kahlúa coffee liqueur is one of the main ingredients in many of the world's favorite cocktails.
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Is Kahlua an alcohol?

Kahlua is 20% ABV (alcohol by volume), so it is relatively low in alcohol. Compare it to 40% ABV like whiskey, rum, vodka and gin.
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What's in a Smith and Wesson drink?

Ingredients
  • 1 ounce vodka.
  • 1 ounce creme de cacao.
  • 1 ounce kahlua.
  • 2 ounces heavy cream see notes for substitutions.
  • club soda to top off the drink plain seltzer can also be used.
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How do you make a Black Russian cocktail?

Ingredients
  1. 50ml vodka.
  2. 25ml coffee liqueur.
  3. ice.
  4. 1 maraschino cherry.
  5. cola to top up, chilled (optional)
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What does the middle finger mean in Russian?

In Russia, the middle finger is used to simply point (usually at the speaker themselves) and to communicate emphasis.
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What was The Big Lebowski drink?

During the course of Ethan and Joel Coen's The Big Lebowski, Jeffrey “the Dude” Lebowski (Jeff Bridges) downs nine White Russians, thus making the sweet, creamy drink synonymous with the film.
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What alcohol is in Baileys?

Baileys Irish Cream is a liqueur made with Irish whiskey, cream, and cocoa that's manufactured in Ireland. It was invented in 1973 and went on to become the top selling liqueur worldwide.
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How do you make homemade Kahlua?

  1. Step 1: Make Coffee Simple Syrup. In a saucepan, bring the coffee and sugar to a boil. ...
  2. Step 2: Combine Ingredients. Stir the vanilla extract and alcohol of your choice into the cooled coffee simple syrup until combined.
  3. Step 3: Store. Pour into clean bottles, cap tightly and store in a cool, dry place.
  4. Step 4: Drink!
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What liquor is amaretto?

Amaretto is an Italian liqueur made from apricot kernels, which give the liquor a distinctly bitter almond flavor. Its name comes from amaro, the Italian word for “bitter.” Sweeter notes of brown sugar temper the bitterness of the apricot pits.
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