Bartending/Cocktails/Alexander

The Alexander is said to be named after Czar Alexander II of Russia.

Alexander
Flavour	Chocolate
Units	1.3
Standard drinks	1.0

Ingredients

• 1/2 shot Gin or Brandy
• 1/2 shot Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 1/2 shot White creme de cacao

Garnishes

• Nutmeg

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients over ice
2. Shake and strain into glass
3. Sprinkle nutmeg on top

Notes

• Do not attempt to combine the Gin and Brandy Alexander into a single drink.

Related Cocktails

• This drink is an ancestor of a popular modern drink: the White Russian.