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Black Magic

A brooding mix of vodka and coffee liqueur brightened by a whisper of fresh lemon — stirred silky and served over ice.

vodkaEasy~27% ABV
MethodStirGlassRocks GlassIcecubedGarnishLemon twist
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozvodka
  • 1 ozcoffee liqueur
  • ¼ ozlemon juice
  • Lemon twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, and lemon juice.
  3. 3Stir well for about 20 seconds until chilled and properly diluted.
  4. 4Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  5. 5Express a lemon twist over the glass, then drop it in to garnish.
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History & Origin

The Black Magic pairs vodka and coffee liqueur — a combination that rose to popularity as coffee liqueurs gained mainstream appeal through the mid-to-late 20th century. A small measure of lemon juice cuts through the sweetness and gives the drink a crisp, unexpected edge that sets it apart from heavier coffee cocktails.

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