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Alexander

Name: Alexander
Cuisine: Unforgettables
Ingredients: 1/2 oz Gin; 1/2 oz white Creme De Cacao; 2 oz Light Cream; Nutmeg

Alexander combines Gin, Creme De Cacao, Light Cream, Nutmeg in a ordinary drink served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for after dinner, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Balanced, balanced, soft, and smooth.

Best for

Best for after dinner, date night.

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Quick fact

The Alexander is a cocktail consisting of cognac, crème de cacao, and cream. It dates from the early 20th century. It was originally made with gin, but the modern version is made with brandy and is called a Brandy Alexander.

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Ingredients

Everything in the glass.

4 total

Ginspirit - Alcoholic

1/2 oz

Creme De Cacaoingredient - Non-alcoholic

1/2 oz white

Light Creamingredient - Non-alcoholic

2 oz

Nutmegingredient - Non-alcoholic

To taste

How to make it

Build it step by step.

2 steps

1Shake all ingredients with ice and strain contents into a cocktail glass.
2Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve.

Method

Shaken

Finish

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Taste map

Strength

Balanced

Sweetness

Balanced

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Alexander is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Gin, Creme De Cacao, Light Cream.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus

-Has bubbles

✓Creamy texture

-Frozen style

Best for

Best for after dinner, date night.

Glassware

Cocktail glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a balanced profile with support from Gin, Creme De Cacao, Light Cream.

Best pairing

Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving style

Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Alexander is associated with the Unforgettables family of modern cocktail classics.

Background

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