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$2.44
cost
194
cal
33.3%
ABV
5/5
NA score
1.67
std drinks
10g
sugar
Black Russian
An easy vodka cocktail built on vodka.
The Recipe
- vodka2 oz
- kahlúa1 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$2.44
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$10.56
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| vodka | 2 oz | $1.58 |
| kahlúa | 1 oz | $0.87 |
| Total pour cost | $2.44 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
194
Sugar
10g
ABV
33.3%
Std drinks
1.67
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| vodka | 128 | 66% |
| kahlua | 66 | 34% |
Carbs: 10g
Alcohol: 23.3g
Volume: 3 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
5/5Convertibility
Original cost
$1.97
Zero-proof cost
$3.64
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| vodka | Ritual Zero Proof Vodka Alternative(Ritual) | $2.21 |
| kahlua | Lyre's Coffee Originale(Lyre's) | $1.44 |
Flavor notes
This recipe converts cleanly because citrus, dilution, and modifiers still do most of the work.
Pairs Well With
smoked salmonpickled snackscaviar chipsoystersshrimp cocktailcevichegrilled fishcroissantseggs benedictfried chickenwafflessalted nutsmarinated olivesfried artichokesdeviled eggs
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Black Russian?
- 2 oz vodka, 1 oz kahlúa.
- How much does a Black Russian cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Black Russian is $2.44 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Black Russian?
- A Black Russian has approximately 194 calories, with 33.3% ABV and 10g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Black Russian?
- Yes — the Black Russian has a convertibility score of 5/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.64.