COCKTAIL RECIPE
Black Russian
Black Russian is a classic cocktail made with vodka and coffee liqueur with a strong, simple and intense flavor.
The Black Russian cocktail originated in 1949 at the famous Hotel Metropole bar in Brussels, Belgium. The cocktail was created by bartender Gustave Tops for Perle Mesta, the American ambassador to Luxembourg.
After the Second World War, bar culture in Europe began to revive. Bartenders were trying to create cocktails that were simple but had character. Gustave Tops wanted to create a strong and clear drink. It combined the clean and neutral character of vodka with the intense aroma of coffee liqueur.
The name of the cocktail represents two elements. The word "Russian" refers to the use of vodka because vodka is traditionally associated with Russia. "Black" refers to the dark color of the drink and the character of the coffee liqueur.
