Alexander

IBA

A product of early 20th-century American bartending, the Alexander was reportedly created to honor Princess Mary's 1922 wedding, though its exact origins remain debated. The combination of aged Cognac with dark chocolate liqueur and rich cream produces a drink that walks the line between dessert indulgence and sophisticated digestif, with the brandy's fruit and oak providing just enough backbone to keep the sweetness in check.

DigestifContains DairyDessertClassic

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozCognac
  • 1.5 ozCrème de Cacao
  • 1.5 ozCream

Garnish: Nutmeg Grate

Preparation

Shaken · cocktail glass · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine cognac, crème de cacao, and cream in a shaker with ice.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Shake well until chilled.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  4. 4.

    garnish

    Grate fresh nutmeg over the top.

Flavor Profile

body
42%
sweet
40%
creamy
38%
viscosity
33%
fruity
17%
heat
17%