Favorite cocktail "Black Russian" from the cult movie

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

"If you want to know the character of a person, pay attention to the cocktail that he prefers" - one of the wisest proverbs. No wonder bartenders often play the role of listeners and psychologists. An important feature of the profession, on which the tip of the bartender directly depends.

Bar Wisdom

Business people who value their time prefer cocktails based on Martini, whiskey or rum. Eccentric and, as a rule, creative people choose cocktails, which include at least three or four alcoholic drinks. Optimists prefer various layered shots (several strong drinks are poured into a glass in turn, without mixing, layers are obtained due to different density, they are drunk in one gulp, often setting fire to the top layer first.) Several classic cocktails are especially loved by bartenders, and even by them clients. One of them is the great Black Russian.

Drink history

The Black Russian cocktail first appeared in the 1939 film Ninotchka, a role in which made Hollywood actress Greta Garbo successful. Then it reappeared only in 1949. And not at all in Russia, as is commonly believed, probably for the simple reason that one of its main ingredients is vodka (a truly Russian invention by Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleev).

The Black Russian cocktail was created by Belgian bartender Gustave Tops, who worked at the famous Metropol Hotel. Gustave mixed a new drink on the occasion of the arrival of an important member of the US government, Pearl Mesta, who was staying at the hotel for the duration of the trip. The ambassador appreciated the cocktail, and after a while it was included in the permanent menu of the hotel. Strange as it may seem, the complicated heated relations between the USSR and the USA served as a source of inspiration for the name "Black Russian". It was the height of the cold war between the two superpowers.

The cocktail quickly gained popularity due to its moderate sweetness and strength, exquisite aftertaste, and became the first among many coffee mixes that appeared over the decades. Later, the Black Russian cocktail appeared as part of the collection of world cocktails of the International Bartenders Association. It has become world famous and loved.

Cocktail "Black Russian": recipe and ingredients

In 2018 Black Russian can be ordered in every bar or made by yourself, it is very simple. The original composition of the famous drink includes only vodka, coffee liqueur (originally it was Kahlua liqueur) and ice. The recipe for the classic Black Russian cocktail from the collection of cocktails of the Internationalbartending associations:

Ingredients:

• Kalua coffee liqueur - 25 ml;
• vodka - 50 ml;
• ice in cubes – 100 gr.

Into a low glass (traditionally, a glass called old fashion is used for a drink) to begin with, pour five parts of vodka. Next, add liqueur. You can take any coffee liqueur you like, but the classic recipe implies Kahlua. Lastly, add ice to the cocktail and stir. The drink is ready to drink.

Over the decades, resourceful bartenders have come up with dozens of different variations, here are just a few.

• "Long Black Russian" - the recipe and composition remain classic, but instead of an old-fashioned glass, a highball (tall glass) is used and the remaining place is filled with cola.

• Black Magic is a classic with freshly squeezed lemon juice.

• "Coffee Black Russian" - add espresso to make the cocktail more invigorating.

• "White Russian" - with 25 ml of cream you will get a more delicate cocktail.

The beauty of the drink is that you can safely experiment with its composition and recipe, and it will certainly come out well. There are even shots based on Black Russian:

• The Burning Russian cocktail is an unusual take on a classic recipe. 15 ml of coffee liqueur, 15 ml of almond or cream liqueur, 15 ml of vodka and 15 ml of rum are poured into the glass in turn. The top layer is set on fire and drunk in one gulp.

WhiteRussian

The White Russian cocktail is worth a special mention. He was first heard about in the sixties, but then he did not gain fame. "White Russian" has become truly cult after the release of the no less iconic and iconic film by the famous directors of the brothers Joel David Coen and Ethan Jesse Coen "The Big Lebowski". The cocktail, which the main character calmly sips throughout the film Dude, despite the lawlessness that is happening around, could not help but become a cult.

It is also worth noting that later there was a whole religion of Dudeism (from the word dude - "dude"), associated with the worldview of the protagonist Jeffrey. Naturally, the White Russian cocktail plays an important role in this religion. There are not many drinks in the world that can boast such folk love.

Classic "White Russian":

• vodka (without flavor) - 50 ml;
• Kalua coffee liqueur – 20 ml;
• fresh cream (or whipped cream) - 30 ml;
• ice in cubes - 100 grams.

Preparing by analogy with his older brother "Black Russian". Add five parts of vodka to an old fashion glass, add two parts of liquor, and most importantly, 30 ml of cream. Finally, throw in ice and shake well with a bar spoon.

Cocktail in a jar

Many are confused by the "Black Russian" cocktail in a jar that appeared on the shelves of stores. Looking at its composition,full of chemistry, quite capable of cleaning rust from pots and pans, it becomes clear that it has nothing to do with the original drink. This is nothing more than another attempt by negligent marketers to promote a product at the expense of a name that is on everyone's lips. It is worth paying attention to how the Black Russian cocktail looks in the photo, and not to be confused with the original.

Conclusion

The Black Russian cocktail takes its place of honor in the history of the formation of world bar culture for a reason. He rightfully won the love of a completely different audience and at different times.