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
Flavor profile
Brandy
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Crème de Cacao1 oz
- Cream1 oz
- Cognac1 oz
- Nutmeg
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Alexander close to the original.
Instead of Crème de Cacao
- Chocolate Liqueur— richer chocolate
Instead of Cream
- Half-and-Half— lighter
- Heavy Cream— richer
Instead of Cognac
- Armagnac— more rustic
- Brandy— any good brandy works
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
Similar taste
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