| Type | Cocktail |
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| Standard drinkware | Cocktail glass |
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| Preparation | Shake all ingredients with ice and strain contents into a cocktail glass. Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve. |
The Alexander is a gin cocktail consisting of gin, Chocolate Liqueur (Crème de cacao), and Cream.
Contents |
Alexander Cocktail
Shake well in a mixing glass with cracked ice, strain and serve.
The most common variation of the Alexander is the Brandy Alexander, made with brandy instead of gin. Similarly, a Coffee Alexander substitutes coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa) for gin, and a Blue Alexander substitutes blue curacao for crème de cacoa. Other variations exist.[1]
In Jack's Manual (1910) there is another cocktail called The Alexander, this is a mixture of Rye Whisky and Bénédictine it is unclear whether or not this has any relation to the cream-based version. [2]