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Chocolate Black Russian

The Chocolate Black Russian is a light vodka creamy cocktail, creamy and sweet on the palate. Blended and served in a champagne flute.

Flavor profile

Sweet
95 out of 100
Bitter
43 out of 100
Creamy
97 out of 100
Smoky
7 out of 100
Boozy
15 out of 100

How to make a Chocolate Black Russian

To make a Chocolate Black Russian, blend with ice and pour into a champagne flute: 1 oz Kahlua, ½ oz vodka and 5 oz chocolate ice-cream.

You'll need

1 drink

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add Kahlua, vodka and chocolate ice-cream to a blender with about a cup of ice.

  2. 2

    Blend until smooth, about 20-30 seconds (add a little more ice if you want it thicker).

  3. 3

    Pour into a flute.

Why blend? Blending Kahlua and vodka with ice gives a smooth, frozen texture.

Chocolate Black Russian questions

What does a Chocolate Black Russian taste like, and is it sweet?

Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly creamy and sweet. It's a light drink at about 4% ABV once mixed.

How much alcohol is in a Chocolate Black Russian?

About 4% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.

What's the difference between a Chocolate Black Russian and an Oreo Mudslide?

Both use Kahlua and vodka. The Chocolate Black Russian adds chocolate ice-cream, while the Oreo Mudslide uses Baileys irish cream, vanilla ice-cream and oreo cookie. Both are blended, but the Chocolate Black Russian goes in a champagne flute and the Oreo Mudslide in a highball glass. The Oreo Mudslide is the stronger of the two.

What glass do you serve a Chocolate Black Russian in?

A champagne flute.