Alexander (cocktail)

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source = http://www.drinknation.com/drink/Alexander
name = Alexander


caption =
type = cocktail
flaming =
gin = yes
other = Crème de cacao
served = *blended (no ice)
*then on the rocks
garnish = nutmeg
drinkware = cocktail
ingredients = *1 oz gin
*1 oz white crème de cacao
*1 oz light cream
prep = Shake all ingredients with ice and strain contents into a cocktail glass. Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve.
notes =
footnotes = The Alexander is a gin cocktail consisting of gin, Chocolate Liqueur (Crème de cacao), and Cream.

Alexander in popular culture

The movie "Days of Wine and Roses" is about the people who founded Alcoholics Anonymous. A woman hates alcohol, but she is introduced to the Brandy Alexander by the future founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. She loves the drink because she loves chocolate and becomes a raging alcoholic.

Earliest citation

"Recipes for Mixed Drinks", by Hugo Ensslin, 1915

Alexander Cocktail

*1/3 El Bart gin
*1/3 Crème de Cacao
*1/3 Sweet Cream

Shake well in a mixing glass with cracked ice, strain and serve.

Variations

The most common variation of the Alexander is the Brandy Alexander, made with brandy instead of gin. Similarly, a Coffee Alexander substitutes coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua) for gin, and a Blue Alexander substitutes blue curacao for gin. Other variations exist. [http://www.drinknation.com/drinks/Alexander Drinknation.com: Alexander variations] ]

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