This classic cocktail is all about contrast and layering, and it comes together in seconds. Vodka and coffee liqueur pool over ice, then a slow pour of cream floats on top when you drift it over the back of a bar spoon, creating that signature pale layer against the dark base beneath. A couple of gentle stirs blend just enough to soften the line between the two without losing the visual effect, so you still get that moody, marbled look in the glass. It's a low-effort pour with a high-impact presentation, perfect for a slow night in or a simple after-dinner sipper. Since coffee liqueur can vary widely in how it's sweetened, this is a good one to build with a version you trust for an added sugar approach, letting the vodka and cream do the rest of the work.
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Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
Pour the vodka and coffee liqueur over the ice.
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