Like a Black Russian with some added “fizz” factor, the Mind Eraser cocktail combines equal parts vodka, coffee liqueur, and soda water. The tasty and popular cocktail packs a caffeine + boozy punch!
As the name implies, a few of these potent drinks will make your worries of the day disappear. But don’t worry, its delicious flavor is an indulgence all its own. It is built as a beautifully layered drink with three simple ingredients. It is safe to say this 1980s cocktail is here to stay.
Black Russian
What Is In a Mind Eraser Drink
A Mind Eraser drink has three ingredients and comes together right in the glass. For the ingredient measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Vodka: With the flavors of this drink, it is important to use a good quality vodka that you enjoy the taste of.
- Coffee liqueur: Kahlua is our go-to and is so delicious.
- Soda water: For a little fizz, club soda would also work in this drink. Be sure to use freshly opened soda water so the bubbles are fresh.
How to Make a Mind Eraser Cocktail
With equal portions of all three ingredients, it won’t take much thought to mix these up, even after you enjoy one or two yourself. The trick is in how you add the ingredients to the glass, producing the layered effect.
- Fill a short tumbler or rocks glass with ice. Then add the coffee liqueur.
- Slowly pour the vodka over the back of a spoon into the glass (this helps keep the drink layered).
- Top with club soda also poured over a spoon to finish the layered effect.
- Stir if desired and enjoy!
How to Serve
One of the key parts of constructing this drink is making the ingredients layered. The simple trick of pouring each ingredient over the back of a spoon will keep the ingredients separate. While typically built as a layered drink, some prefer to shake or stir the combined ingredients. Sip through a straw to enjoy each element or stir to enjoy the combination. If you want this cocktail in a shooter, make our Mind Eraser Shot.
Mind Eraser Shot
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If you make this Mind Eraser cocktail, leave us a comment and let us know!
Mind Eraser
Ingredients
- 2 ounces coffee liqueur
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces club soda
Instructions
- Pour coffee liqueur into a glass filled with ice.
- Then pour vodka into the glass using a spoon to prevent layers from mixing.
- Then pour the club soda using a spoon to finish off the layered effect.
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Jeanne pratt says
What vodka do you recommend for this drink? Lot’s of really good vodkas but they all have a SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT taste.
We like Tito’s or Grey Goose, for most drinks we have, even Costco’s Vodka. For something like this I would use one of the first two.