Alexander

2 oz Gin
1 oz Creme de Cacoa (White)
1 oz Cream

Chill cocktail glass. Shake all ingredients over ice. Strain into cocktail glass. Grate some nutmeg as a garnish.

Ingredient Profile

Details

Servings 1
Category Cream and Ice Cream
Family
Structure Alexander
Attributes After Dinner, Classic, Digestif
Proof 48.9
Strength 1.9 standard drinks
Flavors Chocolate, Cream, Herbal, Nutmeg
Glass Cocktail Glass
Temperature Cold

Notes

This cocktail goes back to at least 1915, when it is mentioned by Hugo Ensslin. This gin based version probably was the inspiration for the Brandy Alexander.