Alexander

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

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice and strain contents into a cocktail glass.

  2. 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

Similar taste

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