Bartending/Cocktails/Alexander
< Bartending | Cocktails
| Alexander | |
| Flavour | Chocolate |
|---|---|
| Units | 1.3 |
| Standard drinks | 1.0 |
The Alexander is said to be named after Czar Alexander II of Russia.
Ingredients
[edit | edit source]- 1/2 shot Gin or Brandy
- 1/2 shot Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 shot White creme de cacao
Garnishes
[edit | edit source]- Nutmeg
Instructions
[edit | edit source]- Combine ingredients over ice
- Shake and strain into glass
- Sprinkle nutmeg on top
Notes
[edit | edit source]- Do not attempt to combine the Gin and Brandy Alexander into a single drink.
Related Cocktails
[edit | edit source]- This drink is an ancestor of a popular modern drink: the White Russian.