Worldwide, Russia is associated not only with the traditional bear and vodka, but with a couple of cocktails, the title of which you will find references to our country.This alcoholic mixes "Black Russian" and his older brother, "White Russian", who are on the menu of most restaurants and bars from Singapore to Los Angeles.It is surprising that despite the similar name, the cocktail was not invented in Russia, and ... in Belgium!History tells us that in 1949, in Brussels, in the Metropol's bar, a local bartender mixed it in honor of the US Ambassador to Luxembourg Perle Places (Perle Mesta).A "black" it is called, because different from his white comrade absence of one of the ingredients.The classic recipe do not add the cream, everything else was the same.
aperitif or didzhestiv?
traditional cocktails "Black Russian" refers to Digestives, that is beverages are served at the end of the feast.Usually alcohol is served after a meal, characterized by a large castle than its opposite - an aperitif, which offers to the main dish, especially for incitement appetite.Digestives offers light snacks, such as crackers, cheese, olives and so on.To try the great cocktail "Black Russian", the recipe of which is offered below, you do not need to go to a bar or restaurant.It can be done easily at home.
Preparation and composition of the cocktail "Black Russian"
to mix this cocktail, you need vodka and coffee liqueur.Usually bartenders select "Kahlua" (Kahlua) or "Godiva" (Godiva) - this is the most well-known brands, but if you have a home bar has "Tia Maria" (Tia Maria), "Kammer" (Kamora) or "Starbucks coffee liqueur"(Starbucks Coffee Liqueur), feel free to take one of them.The recipe for the drink following:
- 60 grams of vodka;
- 30 grams of coffee liqueur.
To prepare cocktail "Black Russian" two ingredients well shaken in a shaker for about 30 seconds and then pour in half-filled with ice short glass that professional bartenders called "Rocks".Easier than you can imagine - the cocktail is ready!It is especially likely to appeal to fans of a little sweet alcoholic beverages.This shows the amount of ingredients for one serving, but if you want more sweet or, for example, stronger - easily vary the amount of vodka and liqueurs.This mixture is particularly popular among women, but be careful - it is quite high in calories.
How else can you mix a cocktail "Black Russian"
If you are tired of the monotony, or you want to surprise the discerning guest, you can create different variations of cocktails using the basic recipe.Many stores selling flavored vodka, so why not instead of the usual add, for example, vanilla (or use very little vanilla powder)?Or to the basic composition splash "Coca-Cola", while cocktail will light bubbles.For variety, you can use a variety of coffee liqueur or take a proportion of the ingredients 50 to 50. Try to put on top of a small ball of chocolate ice cream - it's guaranteed to improve the appearance and taste of the drink and very pleasant ladies.Bring your recipe to perfection!
