Alexander cocktail recipe
Brandy and cognac cocktail, shaken and served up (no ice, chilled glass). An IBA official cocktail (The Unforgettables).
Ingredients
- 1 oz (30 ml) Cognac
- 1 oz (30 ml) Crème de Cacao (Brown)
- 1 oz (30 ml) Fresh Cream
Method
- Add everything to a shaker with ice.
- Shake, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Glass: Cocktail glass · Garnish: Fresh grated nutmeg on top.
Strength, calories and size
Estimates for one serving: a moderate drink for a cocktail. They depend on your brands, how you measure, and how long you shake or stir. How we work this out.
About the Alexander
A Brandy Alexander is a brandy-based dessert cocktail, consisting of cognac, crème de cacao, and cream, that became popular during the early 20th century. It is a variation of an earlier, gin-based cocktail called simply an Alexander. The cocktail known as Alexander today may contain gin or brandy. Ice cream can be added for a "frozen Brandy Alexander".
From Wikipedia, "Brandy Alexander", licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Source: IBA official recipe for the Alexander. Instructions on this page are written in our own words. Amounts are the IBA's, shown in ounces at 30 ml per ounce.
Recipes: IBA Official Cocktails, rewritten in our own words. Strength and calories are estimates (how we work them out). Drink responsibly.