Alexander Recipe
Cognac, brown crème de cacao and cream in equal parts — a dessert in a glass, dusted with nutmeg.
- Category: The Unforgettables
- Glass: Coupe glass
- ABV: 21%
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- Cognac30 ml
- Crème de cacao (brown)30 ml
- Fresh cream30 ml
How to Make It
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard until the outside frosts.
- Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
- Grate nutmeg over the surface.
Garnish
Grated nutmeg
The Story
Popularised in London in the 1920s and long served after dinner; the gin version came first, but cognac is what the IBA fixed.
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