
Gin Based Alexander
The original Alexander formula — gin shaken with white creme de cacao and light cream under a grating of nutmeg. Botanical lift keeps the creamy chocolate from cloying.
17% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
210 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
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
- Nutmeg· not in your bar
- Cream· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Half-and-Half — lighter, Heavy Cream — richer
- Gin· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
Instructions
Shake all ingredients (except nutmeg) with ice and strain contents into a cocktail glass.
Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve.
Pairs well with
Botanical gin under chocolate cream invites crisp, nutty sweets:
- Pistachio biscotti
- Chocolate-covered espresso beans
- Lavender shortbread
- Candied walnuts




