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