COCKTAIL — Black Russian Cocktail Recipe

Laxfed Paulacy
Straight Bias Speakeasy
2 min readMar 6, 2024

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A man’s true character comes out when he’s drunk. — Charlie Chaplin

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Ah, the Black Russian. A drink born out of the bitter irony of a Russian winter and the despair of a country in turmoil. Legend has it that it was concocted by a disillusioned bartender who, tired of the mundane, decided to mix the darkness of vodka with the bitterness of coffee liqueur, creating a concoction as bleak as the state of the world at the time.

Now, as we embark on the prelude of crafting this cocktail, picture yourself in a dimly lit bar, surrounded by the existential woes of the world. The air is heavy with the scent of roasted coffee beans and the sharp bite of vodka. The clinking of ice in a shaker echoes through the despair-ridden atmosphere, as the bartender, with a wry smile, begins the ritual of creating this melancholic libation.

But alas, my dear patron, the details of this potent elixir must remain shrouded in enigma and mystery. For the recipe, much like the depths of human suffering, is a closely guarded secret known only to a select few. So, let us revel in the theatrics of its creation, and leave the actual concoction to the realms of speculation and wonder. Cheers to the complexities of life, and the allure of the unknown!

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz coffee liqueur
  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour the vodka over the ice.
  3. Slowly pour the coffee liqueur over the back of a spoon so that it floats on top of the vodka.
  4. Stir gently before serving. Enjoy your Black Russian!

Abracadabra, a whimsically surreal momentary escape from the chaos of being. Ah, the Black Russian. A perfect blend of bitterness and darkness, just like life itself. Because nothing says “I’m embracing the absurdity of existence” quite like sipping on a concoction that mirrors the bleakness of the world. As you slowly pour the coffee liqueur over the back of a spoon, let’s marvel at the fleeting pleasure of drowning our sorrows in a glass, pretending for a moment that we’re not surrounded by the never-ending parade of chaos and complications. So, here’s to finding solace in the ephemeral, and to the futile pursuit of happiness in a world as delightfully twisted as this cocktail. Cheers to reveling in the darkness, my fellow seekers of temporary respite!

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Laxfed Paulacy
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