
Alexander
Cognac, brown creme de cacao and fresh cream shaken into a velvety dessert cocktail, dusted with nutmeg. Chocolate and brandy in their most indulgent form.
17% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
191 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Brandy
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Crème de Cacao· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Chocolate Liqueur — richer chocolate
- Cream· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Half-and-Half — lighter, Heavy Cream — richer
- Cognac· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Armagnac — more rustic, Brandy — any good brandy works
- Nutmeg· not in your bar
Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain contents into a cocktail glass.
Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve.
Pairs well with
Creamy chocolate and cognac make this a dessert — pair it with more indulgence:
- Chocolate profiteroles
- Hazelnut wafer cookies
- Fresh raspberries
- Vanilla bean macarons




