Mind Eraser

The Mind Eraser cocktail is a variation on the Black Russian with the addition of soda water on the top. The bubbles make this drink. It tastes like a fizzy coffee drink. Although the name suggests a high volume of alcohol that will erase your mind, this drink is actually a lightened up version. It’s not as intense as the name might suggest (20% ABV). So because of the funny name you can feel like a badass, while actually suffering no mind erasure.

Related: White Russian, Irish Coffee, Espresso Martini, Colorado Bulldog.

Ingredients in a Mind Eraser

The Mind Eraser is a delightfully refreshing drink recipe created in the 1980s. This drink is a spin on the the Black Russian, which was created in the late 1940s in Brussels. Since the ’40s, many variations have been created, including the White Russian, the Mind Eraser and the Colorado Bulldog (which is a White Russian with a splash of cola added).

• Vodka – Choose a high quality, unflavored vodka.
• Coffee Liqueur – Such as Kahlúa or Tia Maria.
• Club Soda – Chilled, to top.

How to make a Mind Eraser Drink

This cocktail can be constructed right in the serving glass, so no need for a cocktail shaker or any extra supplies. 

In an old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes, pour in equal parts coffee liqueur and then vodka. 

Top with soda water.

Tips for Making

• If you want to maintain distinct layers in your drink, begin with Kahlua, then pour vodka slowly over the back of a spoon and then pour the sparkling water to top very slowly. Use the back of a spoon to minimize disturbance between each layer. 
• For a sweeter variation, you can swap the club soda for lemon-lime soda or ginger ale. 
• Mind Eraser Shot – You can enjoy this recipe in shot form. Make it by layering half an ounce of each ingredient in a shot glass.
• Black Magic – Replace the fizzy water with lemon juice to create a Black Magic cocktail.

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• The Rusty Nail
• Screwdriver Drink
• Grasshopper Cocktail
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Mind Eraser

Learn to make a Mind Eraser cocktail.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Mind Eraser, Mind Eraser Cocktail, Mind Eraser Drink

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cocktail

Calories 325kcal

Author Elsie Larson

Equipment

• 1 old fashioned glass

Ingredients

• 2 ounces coffee liqueur
• 2 ounces vodka
• Club Soda to top

Instructions

• This cocktail can be constructed right in the serving glass, so no need for a cocktail shaker or any extra supplies. 
• In an old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes, pour in equal parts coffee liqueur and then vodka. 
• Top with soda water.

Notes

• If you want to maintain distinct layers in your drink, begin with Kahlua, then pour vodka slowly over the back of a spoon and then pour the sparkling water to top very slowly. Use the back of a spoon to minimize disturbance between each layer. 
• For a sweeter variation, you can swap the club soda for lemon-lime soda or ginger ale. 
• Mind Eraser Shot – You can enjoy this recipe in shot form. Make it by layering half an ounce of each ingredient in a shot glass.
• Black Magic – Replace the fizzy water with lemon juice to create a Black Magic cocktail.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 27g | Iron: 0.01mg