Alexander
Ingredients:
Method:
1. Chill a cocktail glass. 2. Fill a shaker with ice. 3. Add the brandy, crème de cacao, and cream. 4. Shake well until chilled and smooth. 5. Strain into the glass and garnish with grated nutmeg.
Description:
The Alexander is a classic creamy cocktail recognized by the International Bartenders Association. Early versions were made with gin, while the brandy version eventually became the best-known form of the drink. In character, it is a soft dessert-style cocktail with a chocolate-and-cream profile and the warm spice of nutmeg. The key is keeping it a cocktail rather than a heavy milk dessert: the balance between the spirit base and cream matters.